{"id":2082696,"date":"2023-10-28T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T00:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uaw-president-hails-stellantis-deal-we-have-moved-mountains\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T20:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T00:34:59","slug":"uaw-president-hails-stellantis-deal-we-have-moved-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uaw-president-hails-stellantis-deal-we-have-moved-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"UAW president praises Stellantis deal: &#8216;We achieved the impossible&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fuaw-president-hails-stellantis-deal-we-have-moved-mountains%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082696&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Jeep Maker\u2063 Stellantis\u2063 Reaches\u200b Tentative Contract Agreement with UAW<\/h2>\n<p>Jeep maker Stellantis has made an \u2064exciting breakthrough by reaching a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nba-league-and-players-reach-tentative-contract-agreement\/\" title=\"NBA-League and players reach tentative contract agreement\">tentative contract agreement<\/a> with the United Auto Workers (UAW)\u2062 union. This follows the template\u200d set\u200b by Ford \u200dearlier in the\u200b week, setting \u200bthe stage for positive change in \u200dthe industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Union Members to Vote on \u2063the Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>UAW President Shawn Fain confirmed the agreement in a video appearance on Saturday evening,\u2064 emphasizing that the 43,000 members at \u200dStellantis still \u2064need to vote on it. This decision will determine the future of the agreement and its\u200b impact on the workforce.<\/p>\n<h3>End of a\u200c Six-Week Strike<\/h3>\n<p>The agreement comes as a relief for about 14,000 UAW\u2063 workers who \u2062were on strike at two Stellantis assembly plants in Michigan and Ohio, as well as several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/auto-workers-union-expands-strike-nationwide\/\" title=\"Auto workers' union goes on nationwide strike.\">parts distribution centers<\/a> across the country.\u200b They have been instructed to drop\u2063 their picket signs and return to\u200c work,\u2063 marking the end of a challenging six-week\u200b strike at the renowned maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles.<\/p>\n<h3>Impressive Wage Increases and Job Security<\/h3>\n<p>The tentative\u2062 agreement includes \u200ba \u2062remarkable 25% increase in general wages over the next 4 1\/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% coming once the deal is ratified. \u200dAdditionally,\u2064 workers will receive cost-of-living pay, resulting in a\u2062 compounded 33% raise. This\u200c means that \u2062top assembly plant workers will make over $42 per hour, compared to the current rate of around $31 \u200dper hour at Stellantis.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the agreement secures jobs at an assembly \u2063plant \u200din Belvidere, \u200cIllinois, which\u200d was \u2064originally \u2062scheduled \u2064for closure. \u2062It also \u2062protects \u2063an engine plant in Trenton,\u2062 Michigan, and \u2063a machining factory in Toledo, Ohio. The union has successfully negotiated \u2063the reopening of the Belvidere plant and the addition of 1,200 workers, as well as \u200dthe\u200d establishment of a new electric vehicle\u2062 battery\u200c plant that will employ an additional 1,000 \u2062workers.<\/p>\n<h3>Positive Outlook for\u200c the Future<\/h3>\n<p>The Stellantis deal, like the Ford contract, will run through April 30, 2028.\u2064 It not only brings back jobs but\u200b also \u200bpromises a bright future for the company. The \u2063union has won \u200d$19 billion worth of investment across the \u2064U.S., \u2063and Stellantis has\u2062 committed to \u200bbuilding \u2062a new midsize\u200b truck\u200c at its Belvidere factory. This \u2062commitment to both combustion and \u200belectric vehicles demonstrates the company&#8217;s dedication to \u2064innovation and growth.<\/p>\n<p>With the Stellantis agreement\u2063 now in place, General Motors remains the only automaker without a contract with the union. The UAW has initiated a walkout at GM&#8217;s facilities in \u2063Spring Hill, Tennessee, in\u200d an effort to gain\u200d leverage and secure a deal.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062UAW has expressed \u200bits \u200bsatisfaction \u2063with the Stellantis agreement, stating that it offers gains worth more than four times the improvements made in the 2019 contract. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uaw-president-hails-stellantis-deal-we-have-moved-mountains\/\" title=\"UAW president praises Stellantis deal: 'We achieved the impossible'\">agreement ensures significant wage \u2062increases<\/a> for new hires and temporary workers,\u2064 as\u2064 well as the right to strike over plant closures\u200c and \u2063unmet product and investment commitments.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u200c the \u200ctentative agreement between \u2064Stellantis and the UAW represents a historic milestone in the automotive industry. It not only addresses the\u200c needs and demands of the workers but also paves\u2064 the way for a prosperous \u200dfuture for both the company and its employees.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What improvements have been made to healthcare benefits and\u200c disability coverage \u200din the tentative agreement<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nt\u2063 workers could potentially earn more than $30 per\u200b hour by the end of the contract.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the agreement prioritizes\u200d job security\u2063, with a\u200b commitment from Stellantis to invest up to $4.5 \u2062billion in its U.S. facilities, which would create \u200bthousands of new jobs. This commitment is crucial\u2062 for the UAW members, \u200das it ensures the longevity \u2063of their employment and the stability of the company.<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare\u200b Benefits and Disability Coverage<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to \u200cwage increases and job security, the tentative agreement includes improvements to healthcare benefits and disability coverage. UAW union members will continue to enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes dental, \u200bvision, and prescription drug benefits. \u200cThe \u2064agreement\u2064 also enhances disability benefits to provide better\u2062 support for workers in\u2062 case of\u2064 injury or illness. These improvements ensure the well-being of the UAW\u2063 members and their families, giving them peace of mind in uncertain times.<\/p>\n<h3>Commitment to Electric \u2062Vehicle Production<\/h3>\n<p>The agreement also underlines Stellantis&#8217; commitment to \u2063investing in electric vehicle (EV) production. As the automotive industry \u200bshifts towards sustainable transportation, Stellantis pledges to invest $10 billion in EV \u2064production over the next five years. This investment will not only\u2063 contribute to the fight against climate change but also create new job opportunities in the growing EV market. It showcases Stellantis&#8217; \u2064determination to stay at the forefront of the industry\u200c and align with global trends.<\/p>\n<h3>Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>Stellantis&#8217; tentative contract agreement with the UAW marks a significant milestone for\u2064 the company and \u200dthe automotive industry as a whole. It represents a fair compromise between management \u200cand\u2064 labor, ensuring the well-being of UAW \u200dmembers while securing the future of the company. The agreement&#8217;s focus on wage increases, job security, healthcare \u2063benefits, and commitment \u2063to EV production demonstrates Stellantis&#8217; \u200bdedication to its\u2063 workforce and its readiness\u200d to adapt to \u2062the changing landscape of the industry. With the union members&#8217; vote\u2063 pending, the future looks promising \u200dfor Stellantis and \u200cits employees, paving the way for a positive transformation in the automotive\u2063 sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeep maker Stellantis has a tentative contract agreement with the UAW, mirroring Ford&#8217;s template. UAW President Shawn Fain confirmed the deal, but 43,000 members must still vote on it. Approximately 14,000 UAW members are employed by Stellantis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2082697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082696\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}