UAW And Detroit Automakers Locked In Discussions Over EV Battery Plant, Wages, Unionization
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is in discussions with General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis over wage and union representation issues at upcoming electric vehicle battery factories. The dispute is influenced by Tesla and its Chinese counterparts. UAW President Shawn Fain is advocating for a rise in wages at their respective joint-venture battery factories and for UAW to unionize future battery plant employees. Fain is also advocating for a bigger portion of the expected U.S. government subsidies for battery cell manufacturing. Ford Motor announced another round of layoffs in Michigan, affecting an additional 150 workers, due to the ongoing strike led by the UAW.
October 19, 2023 | 9:28 pm
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Ford Motor is in discussions with the UAW over wage and union representation issues at upcoming electric vehicle battery factories. The company announced another round of layoffs in Michigan due to the ongoing strike led by the UAW.
The ongoing discussions and disputes with the UAW could potentially disrupt operations and increase labor costs for Ford. The additional layoffs announced by the company could also negatively impact its operations.
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General Motors is in discussions with the UAW over wage and union representation issues at upcoming electric vehicle battery factories.
The ongoing discussions and disputes with the UAW could potentially disrupt operations and increase labor costs for General Motors.
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Stellantis is in discussions with the UAW over wage and union representation issues at upcoming electric vehicle battery factories.
The ongoing discussions and disputes with the UAW could potentially disrupt operations and increase labor costs for Stellantis.
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The wage and union representation dispute between the UAW and the three major Detroit automakers is influenced by Tesla and its Chinese counterparts.
While Tesla is not directly involved in the discussions, the company's labor practices and costs could potentially influence the outcome of the dispute.
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