Reuters reports that the labor deal between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union is coming to a close with votes being counted today.
A Thompson Reuters article reveals that the labor deal proposed by General Motors (GM) to the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) is likely to succeed despite opposition from some large assembly plants. Contrary to some media predictions of the deal's rejection, support from the Arlington GM plant and affirmative votes from multiple smaller plants have tilted the odds towards success. The agreement will be in effect until Apr. 2028, promising improved wages and conditions for auto workers. Voting processes for Detroit's other two automakers, Ford and Stellantis, continue.
According to a Reuter's report, voting records indicate approximately 32,000 UAW members out of a total of 46,000 represented workers have cast their votes. With an ongoing tally showing a 54% to 46% lead for approval of the GM deal. The largest GM plant in Arlington, representing 5,000 UAW members, leans toward approval. However, not all reactions are favorable as shown at the Fort Wayne GM plant and Lansing Delta Township plant where 60% and 61% of workers rejected the deal respectively. In total seven out of eleven GM owned assembly plants voted against it.
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