UAW Union in talk with worker over pay Increase

[{"selector":"#anim-2478d1c1-001c-4f11-9e8f-84e6e965fe60 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] General Motors and LG Energy Solution's joint venture, Ultium Cells LLC, is facing disputes over employee wages and working conditions. Image credit : Ultium Cells LLC

[{"selector":"#anim-bde3dcb9-b60f-4cd7-b5d2-943ff25f1bf7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.38655453640802%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The plant currently pays $16.50 an hour, with concerns about exposure to non-OSHA-regulated chemicals and employee illness. Image credit : Ultium Cells LLC

[{"selector":"#anim-66bd19da-61f2-4a70-a259-57196b454f5f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.8151260388349897%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Negotiations led to a preliminary pay increase deal, resulting in a 25% wage increase across all hourly positions. Image credit : Ultium Cells LLC

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