Auto Workers' Strike Against GM Ends After 40 Days

Auto Workers' Strike Against GM Ends After 40 Days

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UAW members approved a four-year labor contract with GM, ending a 40-day strike involving over 45,000 union members. The strike reportedly cost GM over $2 billion. The new contract includes annual raises, lump sum payments, and a signing bonus, but allows GM to close three US factories. UAW's vice president praised the members' efforts to address wage and worker classification issues. Additionally, a new contract with Aramark was ratified, ending a strike by over 800 employees. The UAW plans to negotiate with Ford next.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the UAW strike against GM last?

60 days

30 days

40 days

50 days

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported financial impact of the strike on GM?

$2 billion

$2.5 billion

$1.5 billion

$1 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new labor deal include for UAW members?

Two 5% annual raises

Two 3% annual raises and 4% lump sum payments

Three 3% annual raises

Two 4% annual raises and 3% lump sum payments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the union's stance on GM closing three US factories?

The union will try to stop the closures

The union will support the closures

The union will not try to stop the closures

The union will negotiate to keep one factory open

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company will the UAW negotiate with next?

Tesla

Chrysler

Ford

Toyota