JOURNAL ARTICLE

Workers at Mack Trucks Go on Strike, Joining Thousands of UAW Picketers.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Krisher, Tom 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the strike initiated by 4,000 unionized workers at Mack Trucks after they voted against a five-year contract agreement. The United Auto Workers (UAW) reported that this strike adds to the ongoing labor unrest affecting all three major Detroit automakers, with over 30,000 UAW members now on strike across 22 states. Union President Shawn Fain indicated that the rejected contract included a 19% pay raise and other benefits, but unresolved issues such as work schedules and health care contributed to the decision to strike. Mack Trucks President Stephen Roy expressed disappointment over the strike, emphasizing the company's commitment to collective bargaining and the unique challenges faced in the heavy truck manufacturing sector. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/10, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172900273
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