UAW members go on strike at three key auto plants after deal deadline passes

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/uaw-strikes-ford-gm-stellantis.html

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curiousPJ@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Key proposals from the union have included 40% hourly pay increases, a reduced 32-hour work week, a shift back to traditional pensions, the elimination of compensation tiers and a restoration of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), among other items on the table including enhanced retiree benefits and enhanced vacation and family leave benefits.

I hope they get it all. 32 hour work day and return to traditional pensions would be huge.

Wilziac@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y

If the UAW can get a 32-hour week, that would be a MASSIVE step in getting it done for the rest of the work force. It would be a perfect example of how unions benefit all workers, not just the ones actually in the union.

Diplomjodler@feddit.de · 7 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Can't they just buy their own carbonated drinks?

quindraco@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y

Obviously they want company coolers of it, right next to the water.

Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 2y

No!

Ramvorg@lemmy.one · 3 pts · 2y

I stand in solidarity and am curious about the efficacy of this “Stand-Up” approach to striking. It sounds brilliant and could change the way unions around the world operate.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/09/14/what-is-a-stand-up-strike-uaw-prepares-workers-for-big-three-contracts-to-expire/