The United Auto Workers (UAW) have reinforced their position in labor relations through the conclusion of a landmark labor agreement with Daimler Truck, which is the subsidiary of Daimler AG. This agreement will add 25% wage and benefits for workers at the company’s facilities producing Freightliner and Western Star trucks, as well as those providing Thomas Built buses. A provision determining profit-sharing and cost of living adjustments will also be factored into the salary.
The union head Shawn Fain said the deal concluded with no concessions, which had a remarkable impact by demonstrating a shift from corporate oppression to fair treatment to employees. UAW officials believe that an increasing number of workers will be more willing to join the union now as they eye the Mercedes-Benz Alabama plant.
In a rally organised in North-Carolina, UAW officially called Mercedes-Benz its next target of organising facts, while still working on other Southern-based companies like Nissan and BMW. Corey Hill, the President of UAW Local 3520 in Alabama, admires what Daimler Truck workers did and wants that to be an inspiration for Mercedes.
Voting at Mercedes-Benz pant in Vance, Alabama is planned to be held on May 17 for the final decision of Union’s growth. This vote is an important stage of Union extension. Despite the fact that Mercedes has the same vision which is respecting employees in their right to freely choose their Political organisation, the situation of unionisation vote might have a significant influence on labor relations in the region.
Auto companies entering into agreements with the UAW like Daimler Truck usually have terms similar to existing deals with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis – the Detroit three. The unionisation movement at VW’s plant in Tennessee was largely fueled by the example set by the Detroit deals, in which staff voted in favour of joining labor organisations.