Workers at a General Motors joint venture battery plant in Ohio overwhelmingly voted in favor of representation with the United Auto Workers, the union said early Friday.
The vote was being closely watched as such battery plants are viewed as crucial for automakers to transition from traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines to all-electric cars and trucks. Several other multi-billion dollar plants from GM and other automakers areThe UAW reports roughly 98% of votes cast were in favor for the union. The count was 710 votes in support of UAW representation; 16 against; and one was void.
Ultium, in a statement Friday, said it respects "the decision of our Ohio workforce supporting representation by the UAW. We look forward to a positive working relationship with the UAW."The plant for Ultium Cells LLC - a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution - started production of battery cells in Warren, Ohio in August 2022.Barra on Thursday said if the Ohio plant voted in favor of organizing, she would like to reach a deal with the union "as soon as possible.
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