Slotkin statement on UAW-GM agreement

Statement

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statement today, following news that UAW would ratify its agreement with GM to end the strike. Slotkin's district includes two GM plants.

"Congratulations to the UAW and GM for reaching an agreement that ends the strike," Slotkin said. "This is a historic agreement that will provide a life-changing increase in pay for newer workers, quality and affordable health care for members, and many other benefits for GM workers that give them a better quality of life."

"For people like Jacinta, the temporary worker I talked about a couple of weeks back, this contract means a better way of life for her and her family," Slotkin added. "Today, a permanent GM hourly worker with 11 months experience makes $17/hour or $35,360 per year (before overtime). That same worker who sticks with GM will make $32.32/hour or $67,226 per year (before overtime) at the end of that 4-year contract. This means the difference between scraping by and being able to buy a house and afford the occasional vacation."

"I'm glad workers at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly and GM Lake Orion Assembly plants in my district will be back to producing world-class vehicles for General Motors with the pay and benefits they deserve."

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