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UAW increases strike pay at annual convention

Jack Stewart Mar 12, 2019
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UAW increases strike pay at annual convention

Jack Stewart Mar 12, 2019
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The United Automobile Workers told its members it would increase strike pay from $200 a week to $275 by January. The move comes before the auto union has to negotiate labor deals with General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler later this year. 

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