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Uaw Gm 2015 National Agreement

The United Auto Workers (UAW) and General Motors (GM) reached a historic agreement in 2015 after months of negotiations. The agreement covered over 52,000 GM employees and was the first national agreement between the UAW and a major automaker since the Great Recession.

The UAW GM 2015 National Agreement included several significant changes that impacted both employees and the company. One of the most significant changes was the elimination of the two-tier wage system. Previously, new hires were paid a lower wage than existing employees, causing tension and dissatisfaction among workers. Under the new agreement, new hires would start at a higher wage and reach the same maximum wage as existing employees over time.

The agreement also included increased profit-sharing and bonuses for employees, as well as improvements to their healthcare benefits. GM also agreed to invest $1.9 billion in its U.S. facilities, including a new product program in Michigan, leading to the creation of 3,300 new jobs.

The UAW and GM also agreed to create a joint committee to address labor issues related to temporary workers, which had become a contentious issue in the negotiations. The committee`s goal would be to ensure that temporary workers had the opportunity to become full-time employees.

While the agreement was seen as a significant victory for the UAW and its members, it was not without its critics. Some argued that the wage increases and investment in U.S. facilities could make GM less competitive with foreign automakers. Others criticized the agreement for not addressing concerns about job security and plant closures.

Despite the criticisms, the UAW GM 2015 National Agreement was a significant step forward for both the UAW and GM. It showed that the two parties could work together to negotiate a fair and equitable agreement that benefited both employees and the company. The agreement also set a precedent for future negotiations between the UAW and other major automakers, demonstrating that a compromise could be reached that addressed the concerns of both parties.