UAW Stops Expanding Strikes As GM Makes Concessions

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced that it will not expand its strikes against Detroit's three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession regarding unionizing electric vehicle battery plants, as reported by Tom Krisher for the Associated Press (AP).

The decision to pause the addition of factories to the strikes came shortly after GM agreed to include workers at battery factories in the UAW's national contract. I Photo: UAW International Union Facebook

The decision to pause the addition of factories to the strikes came shortly after GM agreed to include workers at battery factories in the UAW's national contract, effectively ensuring their representation by the union.

Union President Shawn Fain shared this significant development with workers in a video appearance, stating that it marks a substantial change in negotiations and will impact the future of the union and the automotive industry.

Fain, wearing a T-shirt with "Eat the Rich" in bold letters, emphasized the importance of the working class making gains over billionaires.

He expressed confidence that the UAW would achieve similar success at Ford and Stellantis.

While GM and Stellantis did not comment directly on the unionization of battery factories, Ford stated that workers would need to choose once they are hired at plants that have not yet been built, adding that they are open to working with the UAW on future battery plants in the U.S.

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