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UAW members at Detroit Axle ratify new contract

New tariffs set to begin Tuesday; Detroit Axle workers ratify contract; and more top stories
New tariffs set to begin Tuesday; Detroit Axle workers ratify contract; and more top stories 04:00

REDFORD, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The United Auto Workers members at Detroit Axle have ratified a contract with Daimler Truck of North America, the union reported

The vote took place Saturday, with 84% in favor of the new collective bargaining agreement. The contract covers about 400 workers at the Detroit Axle facility in Redford, which builds axles and transmissions. 

The union members had voted Jan. 15 to authorize a strike, the UAW reported earlier. 

The new contract secures profit-sharing and cost-of-living benefits for the first time at Detroit Axle. In addition, the agreement raises wages for some workers by as much as 50% during the terms of the agreement. 

"I would like to congratulate the hardworking membership and bargaining committee at Detroit Axle on this major win. This agreement brings long overdue financial gains for our membership at Detroit Axle," said Laura Dickerson, UAW Region 1A Director.  

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