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UAW leadership is holding off on new strikes as talks between the Big Three automakers continue. The union and Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler are in the midst of negotiations over contracts that will cover about 150,000 autoworkers.
UAW President Dennis Williams recently said the union is “committed to constructive bargaining” and has not taken any new strikes against the companies since the negotiation process began. Williams has previously suggested that the union’s strategy is to seek out a “balanced” deal, taking into account both wages and investments in vehicles and plants in the U.S., among other things.
The current contracts for the Big Three, which were signed in 2011, are set to expire on Sept. 14. The UAW has already held strikes in select plants at the three companies since then. As negotiations continue, the UAW leadership is taking a hard line on the issue of wages and investments in the American car industry. Williams recently said that “ultimately, our success will be measured by how much we can improve the jobs and the wages of UAW members.”
At the same time, he has also acknowledged that the three automakers are seeking to remain competitive, noting that “they’re trying to find ways to make sure they’re part of a competitive global marketplace and industry.”
These competing demands could make for a difficult negotiation process. Regardless, the UAW’s decision to remain on the sidelines for now shows its commitment to reaching a deal without the need for further strikes or other actions.