The Daily A Historic Strike (And Win) For Auto Workers
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Oct 31, 2023 Neal E. Boudette, auto industry correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the groundbreaking agreement between General Motors and the UAW, marking a pivotal win for auto workers. The conversation focuses on the significant wage increases and protections secured in the new contracts, highlighting the union's strategic negotiations. Boudette also explores how this victory could inspire similar movements across various industries and bolster non-unionized workplaces, reshaping the landscape of labor relations for the future.
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Historic Pay Increase
- The UAW's 25% pay increase is larger than the combined increases over the last 20 years.
- This signifies a significant shift in labor negotiations and potential gains for workers.
Guerrilla Tactics
- The UAW employed a new strategy, targeting multiple plants across the Big Three automakers.
- This "guerrilla-style" tactic kept companies off balance and proved highly effective.
Kentucky Truck Plant Strike
- Sean Fain, UAW's new president, surprised Ford by abruptly ending negotiations and calling a strike at their Kentucky truck plant.
- This demonstrated Fain's power and the effectiveness of his targeted strike strategy.