Those three big plants make out well under the deal — it provides them iron-clad job security over the four-year contract and beyond. Those opposed are unswayed by pay bumps and angered that GM is closing three plants at a time of near-record profits. AdvertisementWorkers at GM plants with plenty of overtime have little fear of losing their jobs, said Rich LeTourneau, chairman of Local 2209, which represents Fort Wayne’s 4,500 workers. The deal mandates that GM hire temporary workers full time after three years of service. For some workers, that isn’t good enough, since more than a decade ago GM used to hire them after 90 days.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2019 21:45 UTC