In UAW negotiations, more U.S. jobs is key

[Bozita]

Source: Detroit Free Press

In UAW negotiations, more U.S. jobs is key
8:09 PM, Sep. 28, 2011


The UAW’s goal of winning more U.S. jobs was a key factor in convincing GM workers to ratify a new four-year contract and will be equally critical in the union’s negotiations with Ford.

UAW President Bob King continued talking with Ford today. Union leaders have said they expect to reach an agreement covering the automaker’s 40,600 hourly workers by the end of this week.

According to Bloomberg News, Ford and the union have discussed adding as many as 10,000 jobs in the U.S., and may bring production of the Fusion mid-size sedan here from Mexico.

A person familiar with the discussions said the number of jobs is inaccurate and Ford will not move all Fusion production to the U.S.


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Go get 'em, UAW!

[DirkGently]

1. Absolutely. (nt)

[No Elephants]

2. Excellent! K & R