Among the models affected by the protest are Bronco, Wrangler and Colorado. The historic halt coordinated in US plants after weeks of tensions between the Uaw union and the companies
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Historic strike in the US car factories of Stellantis, Ford and General Motors at the same time as the September version of the show dedicated to four wheels taking place in Detroit. The American union United Auto Workers (UAW) announced the start of a strike in three car factories, shortly after midnight in the US. “The UAW Stand Up Strike begins in all three of the Big Three”, i.e. US car manufacturers, the union said in a post on X explaining that workers are striking at GM, Stellantis and Ford plants. “For the first time in our history we will hit the `Big Three’ at the same time. We are launching a new strategy,” announced Shawn Fain. The strike comes after weeks of clashes between Fain and car company executives over union demands for a greater share of the profits generated by combustion vehicles and greater job security during the transition to electric vehicles.
affected factories and models
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The three sites affected by the strike are assembly plants: in Wentzville, Missouri for GM, in Toledo, Ohio for Stellantis and in Wayne, Michigan for Ford. Among the models that could be affected by the stop are Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Colorado. The total membership of the Uaw union is approximately 12,700. Fain urged the approximately 146,000 union members who work at the three historic American automakers to be ready to contribute. And he warned that the union would not hesitate to expand the mobilization. The UAW has a strike fund of $825 million.
Ford’s replica
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In a statement released immediately after the UAW announcement, Ford said it was “fully committed to reaching an agreement that rewards employees and protects the company’s ability” to invest for the future” amid the transformation of the auto industry towards electric. Ford called the offer made to the union more than two days ago “historically generous, with significant pay increases” and other benefits. Negotiations to develop new four-year collective agreements began two months ago.
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