Daimler Truck Workers Prepare for Historic UAW Contract Battle

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Almost 7000 UAW members who work for Daimler Truck North America are preparing for a significant contract dispute as the current contract, covering workers at six facilities across three states, is set to expire at the end of April. Workers have spoken out in a new video about declining conditions at Daimler and their fight for better pay, cost of living adjustments, and job security. This follows a wave of industrial action among UAW members, with record contracts won at the Big Three automakers and a historic agreement reached at Allison Transmission earlier this year.

Daimler Truck Workers Ready for Historic Contract Negotiation

Almost 7,000 UAW members at Daimler Truck North America are preparing for an impactful contract negotiation. The present contract, which expires on April 26 at 12:01 am, includes thousands of workers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

A new video titled “Not Like It Used to Be” features workers discussing the decreasing standards at Daimler Truck. They express their demand for fair pay, cost of living adjustments, job security, and more.

Access the campaign video here. Media are welcome to use the footage.

“When I first joined, a single job sufficed. Now, two jobs are needed to get by,” voiced Clavonne Davis, a Daimler worker in Cleveland, NC. “It's time to stand up and fight for what we deserve.”

Derek Smith, a Freightliner employee, compared the current economic situation to when the contract was initially signed six years ago. He said, “Inflation has skyrocketed. Groceries and dining out have become costly.”

Jennifer Moore, an employee of Thomas Built Buses, demanded living wages and affordable healthcare benefits for all.

The Daimler workers join a growing number of UAW members seeking their fair share of the profits they generate. In the recent past, UAW autoworkers staged a six-week strike and achieved record contracts with the Big Three automakers. Similarly, workers at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN, secured a ground-breaking contract agreement by posing a credible strike threat.

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