Republican governors condemn United Auto Workers union movement
Members of the United Auto Workers picket the General Motors Lansing Delta plant in Delta Township, Michigan, on September 29, 2023.
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DETROIT — Republican governors in six states on Tuesday condemned the United Auto Workers union's forced vote. organize a car factory In the South, they warned that union efforts could lead to layoffs and reduced future investment.
of Joint statement The move, signed by the governors of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, comes a day before Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, begin voting on whether to join the UAW. be exposed.
VW's vote is part of an unprecedented labor organizing campaign targeting 13 automakers that UAW Chairman Sean Fein announced last year. active in the southern states And elsewhere too. Last year, the union negotiated a recording contract. general motors, ford motor and Chrysler's parent company Stellantis.
Elected state leaders, including Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, argue that while these contracts provide short-term support, they have a long-term negative impact on jobs and investment.
“We have worked tirelessly for our constituents to bring good-paying jobs to our state. These jobs are part of the fabric of the auto manufacturing industry. Unionization would certainly put the state's jobs at risk — in fact, it's been a year since all UAW automakers announced layoffs (in fact, on this issue),” the statement reads.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee smiles at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
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The UAW is following a similar process. Organize a Mercedes-Benz worker vote Alabama could not be reached for comment.
Since the UAW's contract with the Detroit automaker was ratified, there have been takeover offers and layoffs of the company's salaried and hourly workers.
Automakers are cutting costs as they brace for concerns about slowing market conditions and recession, while also investing billions of dollars in fully electric vehicles.
Stellantis, a merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group in January 2021, led the layoffs, many of which are ancillary or temporary workers who do not have the same pay or benefits as traditional assembly plant workers under the agreement. was.
transatlantic automaker reportedly cut We hired more than 1,000 replacement workers this year, citing all measures in accordance with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UAW to ensure all facilities are as efficient as possible in extremely challenging market conditions. “We will review our manufacturing operations to ensure that our products are up and running.” It also cut shifts at at least two Jeep plants, citing contract complexities, among other things.
United Auto Workers President Sean Fein talks about workers' work hours during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2024. testify to the sacrifice of
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ford offered employees a voluntary buyout and announced layoffs, many of whom were transferred to other nearby facilities.
GM has also proposed a voluntary acquisition, but the post-deal job cuts largely, if not completely, correspond to factory changes. for example, The company laid off 1,300 employees. Due to the end of vehicle production at two plants in Michigan,
In addition to Tennessee's Lee, other Republican governors who signed the statement include Alabama's Kay Ivey, Georgia's Brian Kemp, Mississippi's Tate Reeves, South Carolina's Henry McMaster, and Texas. Governor Greg Abbott.
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that Tate Reeves is the governor of Mississippi. Previous versions incorrectly listed the status.
Summarize this content to 100 words Members of the United Auto Workers picket the General Motors Lansing Delta plant in Delta Township, Michigan, on September 29, 2023.Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT — Republican governors in six states on Tuesday condemned the United Auto Workers union's forced vote. organize a car factory In the South, they warned that union efforts could lead to layoffs and reduced future investment.of Joint statement The move, signed by the governors of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, comes a day before Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, begin voting on whether to join the UAW. be exposed.VW's vote is part of an unprecedented labor organizing campaign targeting 13 automakers that UAW Chairman Sean Fein announced last year. active in the southern states And elsewhere too. Last year, the union negotiated a recording contract. general motors, ford motor and Chrysler's parent company Stellantis.Elected state leaders, including Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, argue that while these contracts provide short-term support, they have a long-term negative impact on jobs and investment.“We have worked tirelessly for our constituents to bring good-paying jobs to our state. These jobs are part of the fabric of the auto manufacturing industry. Unionization would certainly put the state's jobs at risk — in fact, it's been a year since all UAW automakers announced layoffs (in fact, on this issue),” the statement reads.Tennessee Governor Bill Lee smiles at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Dallas, Texas, USA.Dylan Hollingsworth | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe UAW is following a similar process. Organize a Mercedes-Benz worker vote Alabama could not be reached for comment.Since the UAW's contract with the Detroit automaker was ratified, there have been takeover offers and layoffs of the company's salaried and hourly workers.Automakers are cutting costs as they brace for concerns about slowing market conditions and recession, while also investing billions of dollars in fully electric vehicles.Stellantis, a merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group in January 2021, led the layoffs, many of which are ancillary or temporary workers who do not have the same pay or benefits as traditional assembly plant workers under the agreement. was.transatlantic automaker reportedly cut We hired more than 1,000 replacement workers this year, citing all measures in accordance with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UAW to ensure all facilities are as efficient as possible in extremely challenging market conditions. “We will review our manufacturing operations to ensure that our products are up and running.” It also cut shifts at at least two Jeep plants, citing contract complexities, among other things.United Auto Workers President Sean Fein talks about workers' work hours during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2024. testify to the sacrifice of Chip Somodevilla | Getty Imagesford offered employees a voluntary buyout and announced layoffs, many of whom were transferred to other nearby facilities.GM has also proposed a voluntary acquisition, but the post-deal job cuts largely, if not completely, correspond to factory changes. for example, The company laid off 1,300 employees. Due to the end of vehicle production at two plants in Michigan,In addition to Tennessee's Lee, other Republican governors who signed the statement include Alabama's Kay Ivey, Georgia's Brian Kemp, Mississippi's Tate Reeves, South Carolina's Henry McMaster, and Texas. Governor Greg Abbott.Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that Tate Reeves is the governor of Mississippi. Previous versions incorrectly listed the status.
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