UAW Workers at GM-LG Battery Plant Secure Historic Contract

The new agreement at Ultium Cells in Ohio includes significant wage increases, bonuses, and enhanced health and safety measures.

Workers ratified the four-year contract with a 98% approval rate.
The deal features a $3,000 bonus and immediate wage increases, with production workers earning up to $35 per hour by 2027.
This contract sets a precedent for future UAW-organized battery plants.
President Biden praised the agreement, highlighting its role in revitalizing American manufacturing jobs.
The Ultium Cells plant, a joint venture between GM and LG, employs around 1,600 workers.