UAW Prepares For Contentious Contract Talks With Automakers Amid Transition To EVs

• UAW aims to secure representation and good wages in EV battery plants as automakers shift production.
• UAW seeks elimination of two-tier wage system, restoration of pensions and cost-of-living raises citing automaker profits.
• Automakers want flexibility in transitioning workers and scaling EV production to uncertain demand.
• UAW president hints at potential strikes if demands for higher wages and job security aren't met.
• Shift to EVs with less labor may result in job losses, requiring retraining workers in new roles.

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