Oct. 28, 2023 (Bing) -- The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reportedly reached a tentative labor deal with automaker Stellantis, potentially ending a six-week-old strike.
The deal is the result of contentious negotiations, which saw thousands of union members walk out of plants and onto picket lines.
The strike began when the UAW sent 6,800 Stellantis employees to the picket line in a surprise, targeted strike at the company’s Ram truck facility. The union claimed that Stellantis, which makes vehicles under the Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler brands, had “the worst proposal on the table” in its negotiations on pay, converting temporary workers to full time, and cost-of-living adjustments.
Stellantis expressed outrage at the UAW’s decision to strike its largest plant and stated that they believed progress was being made in negotiations. However, the UAW has now struck a tentative labor deal with Stellantis, which is yet to be voted on or ratified.
If approved, this deal will leave General Motors (GM) as the only company left that has not yet reached an agreement with the union. This development follows a recent announcement where the UAW reached a tentative deal with Ford, ending a 40-day strike.
The UAW’s deal with Stellantis is a significant step toward resolving labor disputes in the auto industry. However, it remains to be seen how this will impact ongoing negotiations with GM.