Lansing union authorizes GM strike if necessary
Staff, wire reports
LANSING — United Auto Workers Local 652 members have authorized a strike against General Motors Corp.
However, that does not mean a walkout is imminent. It merely authorizes the union to call for one if needed.
Detroit-based GM and the UAW are in the midst of contract negotiations. The current agreement expires Sept. 14. Ford Motor Co. and Cerberus Capital Management LP's Chrysler LLC also are negotiating with the UAW.
Local 652 President Chris "Tiny" Sherwood said this morning 97 percent of the members voted in favor of a strike, if needed.
The local represents workers at the Lansing Grand River plant that makes the Cadillac CTS, STS and SRX. It also represents workers at the Lansing Regional Stamping Plant adjacent to the Lansing Delta Township assembly plant that makes the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave.
UAW Local 602, which represents Lansing Delta Township assembly plant workers, could not be reached for comment Wednesday on their plans for a strike authorization vote.
Staff, wire reports
LANSING — United Auto Workers Local 652 members have authorized a strike against General Motors Corp.
However, that does not mean a walkout is imminent. It merely authorizes the union to call for one if needed.
Detroit-based GM and the UAW are in the midst of contract negotiations. The current agreement expires Sept. 14. Ford Motor Co. and Cerberus Capital Management LP's Chrysler LLC also are negotiating with the UAW.
Local 652 President Chris "Tiny" Sherwood said this morning 97 percent of the members voted in favor of a strike, if needed.
The local represents workers at the Lansing Grand River plant that makes the Cadillac CTS, STS and SRX. It also represents workers at the Lansing Regional Stamping Plant adjacent to the Lansing Delta Township assembly plant that makes the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave.
UAW Local 602, which represents Lansing Delta Township assembly plant workers, could not be reached for comment Wednesday on their plans for a strike authorization vote.