US President Joe Biden welcomed the preliminary agreement on wage increases between automaker Stellantis and the United Automotive Workers (UAW), the largest US autoworkers union. This was reported by RIA News.
According to the US President, the agreement provides workers with “record wage increases, increased paid leave and greater levels of retirement security.”
Before that, the United Auto Workers union, which united U.S. auto plant workers, promise Expansion of the ongoing strike in the country if there is no progress in negotiations with employers.
Simultaneous strikes against GM, Ford and Stellantis began on September 15. 18.3 thousand people participate in them – this is about 12% of union members. If the strike expands, the union’s potential targets will include factories producing large pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as engine and transmission factories. A widespread strike at pickup truck and SUV factories could cost automakers billions of dollars in revenue.
Previously Biden accused It violates the US Constitution.