U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he did not think workers at the nation’s three large automakers were likely to go on strike, despite a looming contract deadline later this month.…
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he did not think workers at the nation’s three large automakers were likely to go on strike, despite a looming contract deadline later this month.
“I’m not worried about a strike,” the Democratic president said on Monday as he arrived in Philadelphia ahead of a speech for the U.S. Labor Day holiday. “I don’t think it’s going to happen.”if agreement is not reached before the current four-year contract expires on Sept. 14..
US President Joe Biden speaks during Labor Day celebrations in Philadephia, Pennsylvania, August 4, 2023.The UAW staged a 42-day strike against GM in 2019 before reaching a new contract.The National Labor Relations Board on Friday said it would open an investigation into UAW claims that General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis were not bargaining in good faith, claims that the automakers deny.
Separately, Ford Motor said Thursday it had offered a 9% wage increase through 2027, far below the 46% wage hike being sought by the union.Share this article:
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