BorgWarner Teamsters Reach Agreement, Ending Strike

https://teamster.org/2024/09/borgwarner-teamsters-reach-agreement-ending-strike/

Local 317 Members Vote Overwhelmingly for New Contract

Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: kdeniz@teamster.org

(LANSING, N.Y.) – After two weeks on the picket line, Teamsters Local 317 members have voted overwhelmingly to approve a contract with BorgWarner, securing wage increases and expanded benefits.

“We are proud of our Teamsters brothers and sisters who were willing to stand up to corporate bullying and unite for a strong contract,” said Duane Wright, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 317. “It’s because of their solidarity that we were able to get this deal across the table.”

The more than 700 workers represented by Local 317 will receive 21 percent in wage increases over the life of the four-year agreement, a $5,500 ratification bonus, and expanded medical and vacation benefits.

Teamsters at BorgWarner went on strike on September 9 after an overwhelming 98 percent vote in favor of authorizing a strike. The workers voted down a prior subpar offer from the company before ratifying the current agreement by 90 percent.

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