BorgWarner Workers in Lansing Reject Second Contract Offer, Strike Continues
Workers at the BorgWarner plant in Lansing, Michigan, have rejected a second contract offer from the company, and the strike that began on October 1st is continuing.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 652 represents the workers at the plant, which produces transmissions and other components for General Motors vehicles. The union said in a statement that the company’s latest offer did not meet the needs of the workers.
“The company’s offer did not address our key concerns, including wages, benefits, and job security,” said UAW Local 652 President David Green. “We are committed to continuing the strike until we reach a fair contract that meets the needs of our members.”
The company said in a statement that it is “disappointed” that the workers rejected the offer and is “committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement as soon as possible.”
The strike is the latest in a wave of labor unrest at auto suppliers in the United States. Workers at several other plants have gone on strike in recent months, including workers at the Dana plant in Warren, Michigan, and the American Axle plant in Detroit.
The strikes are a sign of growing frustration among workers with the state of the auto industry. The industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many workers are facing pay cuts, layoffs, and other concessions.
The UAW is also facing challenges, as its membership has declined in recent years. The union is hoping to use the strikes to regain some of its lost power and to improve the lives of its members.
The strike at the BorgWarner plant is likely to continue for some time. The company and the union are far apart on several key issues, and there is no easy solution. The strike is a reminder of the challenges facing the auto industry and the labor movement in the United States.
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