- On to General Motors! Fresh from securing member approval of a labor contract with Fiat Chrysler, the United Auto Workers is turning its attention to wage negotiations at GM, where union leaders believe they have the best chance of sealing a quick deal.
- Officials aim to use the new four-year pact reached at Fiat Chrysler as a template for talks, although UAW President Dennis Williams has signaled he will press for a richer deal because GM is more profitable.
- In the meantime, talks with Ford (NYSE:F) will be put on the back burner.
- Previously: The UAW approves deal for Fiat Chrysler workers (Oct. 22 2015)