In a Facebook Live appearance, Fain didn’t announce any more factories to add to those that have been on strike for up to five weeks. But he warned that the UAW could announce such an expansion of its strikes at any time, depending on how much progress it makes in its negotiations with the automakers.
Stellantis said it and the union have made progress to narrow gaps on significant issues “that will bring immediate financial gains and job security for our employees.” The company said it's focused on resolving the issues as soon as possible. GM said its offer raises pay for most of the work force to $40.39 an hour, or about $84,000 a year, by the end of a four-year contract. That's a 23% increase over the $32.32 an hour that most factory workers earn. Compounded annually, it's 25%.
Stephen McCray, one of the striking GM workers at a factory in Wentzville, Missouri, near St. Louis, said the company's latest offer seems appealing. But he suspects GM might wait a year to grant cost-of-living increases.