Local 2406
UAW Members Approve Historic Daimler Truck Contract
The Facts - UAW members at Daimler Truck ratified a new contract by 94.5%, benefiting 7,300 workers. The deal includes a 25% raise, profit-sharing and Cost-of-Living for the first time. The agreement ends the tiered wage system, ensuring equal pay for equal work. Historic Daimler Truck Contract Ratification by UAW Members In a record turnout, […]
UAW's New Video Hits Daimler's Profit-hoarding Ahead of Worker Stand-Up
The Facts - Daimler Truck's record profits are not being shared with workers but are instead benefiting wealthy investors. Daimler made nearly $6 billion in 2023, with over half of the profits generated in North America. Daimler Truck workers are preparing to strike for fair pay and job security after a 90% profit increase over […]
UAW President, Workers Launch Daimler Truck Talks with Livestreamed Rally
The Facts - UAW President Shawn Fain will hold a rally in North Carolina with Daimler Truck workers as contract negotiations get underway for 7,000 UAW members. The workers are seeking fair wages and improved working conditions, with the current contract set to expire on 26 April. The rally follows a vote by 7,000 Daimler […]
Almost 7,000 UAW Members at Daimler Vote for Potential Strike
TL/DR - Around 7,000 workers at Daimler Truck North America have voted to authorize a potential strike due to declining wages and job security. The contract, which covers workers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, is set to expire on April 26. Despite the company amassing nearly $6 billion in 2023 and planning big stock […]