UAW Charges Daimler Truck with Four Unfair Labor Practices
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- The UAW has filed four unfair labor practice charges against Daimler Truck with the NLRB.
- Daimler Truck is accused of violating workers' rights, including retaliation, interference, discrimination, and failure to bargain in good faith.
- Daimler workers demand fair wages and working conditions in line with the company's record profits.
UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Daimler Truck Amid Contract Negotiations
The UAW has lodged four individual unfair labor practice charges against Daimler Truck with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Tuesday, April 23. The charges are in response to alleged violations of workers' rights and federal labor laws. The ongoing contract negotiations cover over 7,300 Daimler Truck employees at multiple locations in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. The current agreement is due to expire at midnight on Friday, April 26.
UAW DTNA Council President Kenny Dellinger expressed his concerns, stating, “Daimler Truck thinks it can intimidate us by trampling on our rights. These unfair labor practice charges are a necessary step. It’s time for Daimler Truck to get serious about negotiating a record contract without violating the law.”
The charges brought against Daimler Truck encompass several areas:
- Retaliation Against Union Activities: The UAW alleges Daimler Truck has taken retaliatory actions against workers participating in union activities or showing union support.
- Interference with Workers’ Rights: Daimler Truck is accused of unlawfully infringing on workers' rights to organize, bargain collectively, and partake in concerted activities for mutual aid and protection.
- Discrimination Against Union Members: Charges note discriminatory actions towards workers based on their union membership or activities.
- Failure to Bargain in Good Faith: The UAW argues Daimler Truck has not engaged in good faith bargaining over wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Daimler employees are pushing for an agreement that mirrors the company's record profits, calling for fair wages and suitable working conditions. Despite Daimler's 90% profit increase over six years, workers' buying power has declined by 13%.
Following the UAW’s historic Stand Up Strike and record contracts with major automakers, Daimler workers are advocating for equal pay, cost of living adjustments (COLA), improved job security and a brighter future for the working class.
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