BMW-RDC
UAW Strikes Historic Deal at BMW Lehigh Valley CenterNew!!
UAW members at BMW's Palmer Township, PA, center win a historic tentative agreement with record wage increases and end to two-tier wages.
5/22/24 BMW-RDC Update
The Facts - The bargaining committee met with the company and presented demands, including rejecting the company's proposal to shift start times and implement a stricter phone policy. A tentative agreement is in progress that will lead to the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Committee to ensure involvement in process changes and address unfair standards. […]
BMW-RDC 5-21-24 Bargaining Update - UAW
The Facts - A bargaining committee proposed demands for improvements, additional vacations, and union support. The company suggests exchanging three Floating Holidays for three Observed Holidays. The committee is still awaiting multiple responses and counterproposals. Union Bargaining Updates After an extensive session with the company, your bargaining committee introduced several new demands. The first demand […]
5/17/24 BMW-RDC Update
The Facts - Negotiations for improved bathroom facilities including hygiene products were held this week. Management has started providing hygiene products to members following a successful UAW rally. Due to unity, this is anticipated to be the first of many changes at BMW. BMW UAW Negotiations Yield Improved Hygiene Facilities In the recent BMW union […]
5/15/2024 BMW-RDC Update - UAW
The Facts - The bargaining committee met with the company, presenting three main demands: better restrooms, changes to the tardiness policy, and fairer productivity standards. The company seemed open to addressing facility maintenance and hygiene product concerns, but gave no written commitments and seemed unwilling to adjust quality or production standards. The committee reiterated additional […]
5/14/2024 BMW RDC Negotiation Update - UAW
The Facts - The bargaining committee and the Company have agreed to release time for all bargaining members to prepare and attend sessions. The committee's main bargaining goals include ending wage tiers at BMW RDC, historic wage increases, COLA wage protection, real profit sharing, reduced health care costs, and no concessions. The committee will return […]
UAW Local 677 BMW RDC Negotiation Update, May 10, 2024
The Facts - The UAW BMW union is beginning bargaining with a focus on no concessions and transparency. The company has set a strict limit of 24 hours for bargaining, breaking from past practices. Further bargaining discussions are set to take place on May 14, 15, 21, and 22. UAW BMW Family Begins Historic Negotiations […]