The UAW (United Auto Workers) union called on 7,000 of its members to stop work on Friday, bringing the number of striking workers at the three major US automakers to approximately 25,600. The strike has been going on for two weeks, AFP reports.
The strike extension took effect at 16:00 GMT and targets two plants, one owned by Ford in Chicago and the other owned by GM in Lansing, Michigan, UAW President Sean Fein said.
He said he would not ask other members to suspend work at Stellantis, the third member of the Big Three, because of “significant progress” on several issues currently under discussion.
He mentioned the mechanism of bringing wages up to the cost of living, as well as the right to strike if the manufacturer announced plant closures and relocation.
“We are delighted to see such momentum at Stellantis and hope it continues,” said the president of the powerful auto industry union.
Stellantis also reported “progress” in the talks, although “differences remain.”
Source: Hot News
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