AP

GM and union reach tentative deal that could end strike

(Supplied/General Motors)

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers and General Motors have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a monthlong strike that brought the automaker’s U.S. factories to a standstill.

The deal was hammered out Wednesday but it won’t immediately end the strike by more than 49,000 workers. They’re likely to stay on the picket lines at least a few more days until union committees vote on the deal. The entire membership also must vote.

Details of the four-year agreement have yet to be released.

Workers left their jobs early Sept. 16. They wanted a bigger share of GM’s profits, job security and a path to permanent jobs for temporary workers.

The company wanted to reduce labor costs so they’re closer to U.S. factories run by foreign automakers.

Related posts

Racehorse drowns in pond while training at Indiana track

AP News

Indiana man freed in 2017 alleges wrongful rape conviction

AP News

Pence press secretary steps down

AP News

Leave a Comment