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3. UAW explores why GM skilled trades rejected labor pact

2015-11-10 06:02:51| Automakers - Topix.net

The GM-UAW agreement would establish an eight-year grow-in period for Tier 2 workers, who were hired in recent years and are paid an hourly wage of about $16-$19, slightly more than half that of their Tier 1 counterparts. Photo credit: GM DETROIT -- UAW leaders began fanning out to General Motors plants today for meetings with skilled-trades workers, whose objection to the terms of a new four-year contract has held up the pact's ratification despite approval by a majority of the company's work force.

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UAW reaches contract agreement with Ford as GM workers vote

2015-11-07 15:10:11| Automakers - Topix.net

The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford, a sign that union leaders expect General Motors workers to approve a similar four-year deal. The UAW said it reached an agreement with Ford on Friday morning.

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2. Ford and UAW reach tentative contract agreement

2015-11-07 02:32:58| Automakers - Topix.net

Ford Motor Co. and the UAW today said they have reached a tentative contract agreement, a deal that would conclude a contentious round of contract talks for the union and the Detroit 3 if workers ratify it later this month.

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VW opposing UAW skilled trades worker vote at Tennessee plant

2015-11-04 03:36:02| Automakers - Topix.net

Volkswagen AG opposes a union representation vote by a portion of workers at the automaker's sole U.S. vehicle assembly plant, according to a letter to Chattanooga, Tenn., employees issued Monday night. Volkswagen has been the most open to the UAW among foreign manufacturers with assembly plants in the southern United States.

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