UAW walkout at Michigan parts plant hits GM truck supply

The United Auto Workers union confirmed the picket lines at the Three Rivers site, which serves as a critical link for GM’s truck manufacturing operations. UAW President Shawn Fain signaled a hardline stance in a weekend video address, vowing to deploy the union’s full resources until the company addresses their compensation demands.

At the heart of the dispute is a long-standing grievance regarding pay structures dating back to the Great Recession. The union reports that veteran employees, who previously earned $29 an hour, saw their wages cut to $14.50 in 2008. Current pay scales at the plant top out at $22 an hour following a five-year progression. A Dauch spokesperson labeled the work stoppage disappointing but offered no specifics regarding ongoing bargaining efforts.