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UAW broadens Ford strike, includes two more plants.


US President⁤ Joe Biden addresses striking members of the United Auto ‌Workers (UAW) union at ‌a picket line outside a General Motors ⁢Service Parts Operations⁣ plant ‍in Belleville, Michigan, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by ‍Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by ‌JIM ‌WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN’s Abril Elfi

2:58 PM ⁢– Friday,​ September 29, 2023

The United ⁤Auto Workers (UAW) has ​added two more assembly plants⁢ to ⁤its strike⁢ against General Motors (GM) ⁣and Ford,⁢ increasing pressure ‍on the firms to reach ⁣a new contract agreement.

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On Friday,‌ workers at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant and General Motors’ ‌Lansing-Delta Assembly Plant ‌went on strike at midday.‍ The plants employ ‍approximately 7,000 workers, raising the total ⁢number of striking UAW auto workers to approximately 25,000 as part of the union’s plans to gradually broaden its ⁢strike against‌ the Big Three⁢ automakers.

UAW ‍president Shawn Fain said the union decided not to extend its strike against Stellantis, claiming that the ‌business that manufactures Jeep ‍and Ram cars had made a considerable offer to the union, indicating positive progress toward a settlement.

Stellanis released a statement following ​the strike saying that they have been ⁣working to find solutions.

“Stellantis⁣ has been intensely working with the UAW to find solutions to the issues that are of most concern to our employees while ensuring‍ the Company can remain competitive given the ⁤market’s fierce competition,” Stellantis said⁢ in the statement. “We have⁣ made progress in our discussions, but gaps remain. We are committed to continue working through these issues in an expeditious ​manner to reach a fair and‌ responsible agreement that gets everyone back to work as soon as possible.”

The strike began by focusing ⁣on⁢ one assembly plant from each of ​the automakers.

Last Thursday, the union expanded the strike to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution locations.

Fain ​also stated that because the union had made headway‌ in negotiations⁤ with Ford, the UAW would not be expanding the strike at its facilities.

With the new strike announced by Fain on Friday, 17% ‌of UAW‍ members at the Big Three are ⁤now on strike.

The strikes ⁤come as ‌UAW is reportedly asking  for ‍a 36% pay increase and a return​ to traditional pensions and retiree health care.

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​ How has the UAW’s decision to expand the strike to include Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant and General Motors’ Lansing-Delta Assembly ⁣Plant⁢ increased pressure on these automakers to reach a new contract agreement?

Y the UAW, the pressure on​ General Motors and Ford has increased to reach ‍a‍ new contract agreement. The strike now includes two more assembly plants, Ford’s Chicago​ Assembly Plant and General Motors’ Lansing-Delta Assembly Plant.

The strike, ⁢which began on Friday, has added approximately 7,000 workers to the total number of striking UAW auto workers, bringing the⁤ total to around‍ 25,000. This is part of ​the union’s plan to gradually broaden ⁤its strike against the Big Three automakers, including Fiat ⁢Chrysler (now Stellantis).

However, UAW President Shawn Fain announced that the union has decided not to extend the strike against Stellantis. Fain stated that the business, which manufactures Jeep and Ram cars, had made⁢ a considerable offer to the union, indicating ​positive progress toward a settlement. This decision shows that progress is being made in negotiations with Stellantis.

In response to the strike, Stellantis released a statement, stating that they have been working to ⁤find solutions. The statement ‍emphasized their commitment ⁣to working with the UAW and reaching a fair and responsible agreement that allows everyone to get back to work as soon as possible. The​ company acknowledged the issues of concern⁢ to its employees and the need to remain ​competitive in the ​market.

It is worth noting that the strike initially focused on one assembly plant from each of the automakers. However, last Thursday, the ‌union expanded the strike to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution locations. The expansion of the strike demonstrates⁤ the union’s determination and ⁤the growing support⁣ for their demands.

Overall, the addition of two more assembly plants to the UAW strike against General⁢ Motors and ‍Ford increases the pressure on these automakers to address the concerns of their workers and reach a new contract agreement. The decision not⁣ to extend the strike against Stellantis indicates progress in negotiations and a ⁣willingness to⁢ find a resolution. As the strike continues to gain momentum, it remains to ‌be ‍seen how the automakers will respond and ‍whether a settlement ‍can be reached to end the strike and get everyone back to work.


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