Will UAW Strike?

[Hay Dude]

I think they know they have g___ment cash coming their way and they aren’t worried.
Someone said something like 12 billion is coming to them for EV related manufacturing or infrastructure.

What’s it called when government and big business are in bed together? I forget…

 

[Torvy]

The companies may welcome a strike to a point. They will be able to save money as it drags on and many of them now have a surplus at dealerships. (Though it really seems to vary).

There is a Toyota dealership just off I30, not far from here. They have few vehicles on the lot.

 

[bigtiller]

As with every negotiation, both sides start far apart and meet in the middle, on or after the deadline. Quite often they agree to continue working day-by-day on the old contract if progress is being made.

 

[Torvy]

We'll see. Given the economy and the distance they are apart, I expect the OEMs to wait them out a bit. A strike in this economy will help their bottom line, to a point.

 

[milkman636]

The UAW probably has the best environment in the foreseeable future to make a stand right now. State and Federal governments have a pro labor lean right now, the auto companies have been making large profits, executives are getting compensated at 400x the assembly workers’ wages plus get severances and pensions (Mike Manley), and the uaw has made concessions that have resulted in guys working side by side for years with very different pay and benefits. With global supply chain deficiencies highlighted by recent events, there is also motivation to maintain domestic production.

The companies may be in a position to benefit from a short-term strike too. A reduced supply of vehicles will keep the unit selling prices high, like they’ve been, and striking workers won’t be getting 80% of their pay through unemployment and sub pay like laid off workers would. Excess inventories will get drawn down without the normal costs associated with idling plants.

7.5% mortgages, 10% auto loans, and 25% credit cards are going to make life tough for many hourly workers anyway, why not go down fighting for something?

 

[ruffdog]

As with every negotiation, both sides start far apart and meet in the middle, on or after the deadline. Quite often they agree to continue working day-by-day on the old contract if progress is being made.

Yep...just the normal negotiation process as they get closer to the middle.

 

[Joel/ak]

I hope they do strike. I don't care, I can't afford a brand new vehicle anyways.

My brother is UAW for the last 27 years or so in skilled trades. He doesn't want a strike cuz he likes his paycheck but knows it will happen.

 

[Pixguy]

I hope they do strike. I don't care, I can't afford a brand new vehicle anyways.

My brother is UAW for the last 27 years or so in skilled trades. He doesn't want a strike cuz he likes his paycheck but knows it will happen.

UAW and skilled? Is that possible?