As the deadline for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis to reach a new deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union inches ever-closer, all sides involved have been working – in a very public manner – to gain leverage. Both Stellantis and GM recently submitted their first offers, while Ford has already handed over a second counteroffer after giving its UAW workers a substantial Labor Day raise as part of its previous deal with the union. Regardless, with President Joe Biden and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer encouraging both sides to figure things out, each remains far apart – particularly when it comes to pay, as the UAW has asked for a roughly 46 percent increase while Ford and GM are offering 15 and 16 percent, respectively. However, according to Automotive News, the union just lowered its ask in that regard.
According to this new report, the UAW is now seeking a pay increase in the mid-30 percent range – as low as 36 percent – which is a bit less than before. The union has submitted counteroffers to all three automakers that include this new target, though other details regarding any potential revisions to its asks remain unclear at this time. However, the fact that the UAW is budging on its demands signals that it is indeed willing to compromise following a period of months when it stood pat.
Meanwhile, Ford reportedly increased its pay raise offer from 15 to 16 percent in its most recent counteroffer, and reduced the number of years it takes for new hires to reach the top of the pay scale from six years to five. Stellantis’ initial offer included a 14.5 percent raise, which UAW President Shawn Fain called “deeply inadequate.”
In addition to a pay increase, the UAW is also seeking stronger job security amid the shift to EVs, the end of tiered pay systems, and the return of a cost of living adjustment, as well as a four-day, 32-hour full time work week. As Ford Authority reported last week, submitting to these demands – or even failing to reach a deal and facing a strike after Thursday’s deadline – could prove incredibly costly for Ford and its rivals, regardless of how things pan out.
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Ladies and Gentlemen ( perhaps a stretch here ) let’s get this done ! I need my Ford divi for Christmas !!
I had worked for 4 different unions in my working career. My biggest complaint was the unions protecting the lazy. There are no consequences for being lazy. The company needs to have the ability to get rid of the dead weight. Maybe thing would improve if the workers knew there were consequences.
I couldn’t agree more. Workers caught breaking company rules that violated clear contract offenses(falling asleep in closed offices on 3rd shift, and pulling weapons against fellow union members) were suspended for a few weeks only to be taken back and given back pay for the time they were suspended. Work was often stopped dead by the lazy that used the common excuse that “it ain’t my job”. Dead weight employees got the same raises as those that worked their butts off. Union dues were used to support liberals that did nothing but make lives miserable. 20 years in a union followed by 22 years as a white collar professional gave me a unique perspective, one that made me realize that I would never want to be a part of another union or support most of them.
Sure . Where did ya work..Brazil? Lies all lies.
The only reason for the modern day union is to pay the leadership’s salaries and fool the stupid members into doing so. Unions had their place many many years ago to advance worker safety. But now, they are irrelevant. If you don’t like the working conditions or pay, go find another job. But if you can’t (because you’re lazy), then join the union. The lazy should get fired but that’s why they join and pay their dues.
Big cope. Statistically, workers are better compensated when they’re in a union. It’s safer and they’re typically harder to get into them because nobody wants to leave.
Truth 💯
Sure. Total lies. Go away troll. Your entirely making up things an you know we. We do too! 😉
Your TROLLING . LYING TOO. GO away.
To hell with all unions they are the downfall of America
Only downfall of America is a lack of unions. Facts. Go away. Pls. Save your dignity. What’s left anyhow!
40 years in the retail dealership business qualifies me to make the following comparision.
Ford Co. is the customer, trying to negotiate the price of that new SUV. The UAW is the sales manager/closer asking for MSRP plus, plus plus.
Some how, some way, he’ll leave with the SUV. The customer is PO, he got ripped off. The manager/closer just happy to have another unit over the curb.
I hope the Mexican get the there jobs when they go on strike they deserve it more than those commie bastards to hell with money hungry unions also go to hell mr uaw
Stellantis assembles all 3/4 ton and larger Ram trucks as well as some models of their half tons in Mexico. Much of the hourly pay in those plants is under $3.00. Why are those trucks prices comparable to the “lazy overpaid union workers” trucks assembled here and not greatly lower? That massive profit must be going to the lazy overpaid top management that have you bluffed into taking their side. I can picture them patting you on your little head as I write this.
OK Ron. Keep speculating & lying. You seem quite good at it.
Oops, the union is the first to blink!!
Then why go on strike if you don’t want what your Union was asking for ??
Go away Ron!
Just a bunch of entitled whiners who do not know how good they have it. I grew up in Flint and once I entered the workforce I could not wait to leave the UAW mentality.
I’m a retired UAW employee, I have worked and am currently working in a non-union shop. The majority of these comments are nothing more than erroneous fantasy. Most of the folks I work with support our unionized peers, despite the probability of being laid off as a result of this job action.
If your a good worker you will get worked to death..lazy folks got it sweet..
How many of these anti Union comments are paid for by the big automotive companies? We’ve seen it before with other union busting attempts by Amazon, and even Starbucks.
Either way, this is all a song and dance to negotiate a fair wage. Whatever they settle on, no matter how high it is, they won’t agree to anything they can’t afford.
Fact is, these unions do allow workers to get a better wage than they can get on their own. Where I work, union workers who work tons of overtime make better than I’ll probably ever make, and for every bad apple there’s a dozen more who are happy to do a good job for a fair wage.