Mike Booth
GM to Invest $4 Billion in U.S. Plants, Boosting Union Jobs and Wages
GM's $4B U.S. investment marks a shift back to domestic production, revives union jobs, and challenges decades-long offshoring trends with significant policy implications.
GM invests $888M in Tonawanda plant for next-gen V-8 engine production
GM's $888M investment in Tonawanda supports new V-8 engines, advocated by UAW. It signals a shift in corporate policies, potentially influencing Ford and Stellantis.
GM Special Attrition Program: Second Round Open for Applications
The second SAP round for GM workers offers $50,000 for retirees eligible by March 2025. Applications close January 5, impacting skilled trades significantly.
UAW Supports Striking GM Workers in Brazil
The UAW supports striking GM workers in Brazil protesting unjust layoffs and retaliatory firings amid record profits.
UAW Members at Ultium Secure Tentative EV Industry Agreement
UAW Local 1112's pact with Ultium Cells in Lordstown, Ohio, doubles wages and enhances safety for EV battery workers.
UAW VP Mike Booth's Statement on GM Special Attrition Program Expansion
The Facts - In 2023 contract negotiations, an extra $50,000 was secured for eligible GM workers intending to retire under a program called the Special Attrition Program (SAP). Unlike the agreements with Ford and Stellantis, every GM worker eligible to retire during the contract’s duration can receive the $50,000 SAP, subject to negotiations. The eligibility […]
Aramark GM Employees Secure Significant Wins for Sanitation - UAW
The Facts - General Motors Aramark workers have reached a tentative agreement that will increase the standard for all UAW GM members in sanitation. The tentative agreement includes up to 43% raises, a reduced time to reach top wage rate, and retroactive back pay from March 15. Aramark's record deal follows several major victories for […]
