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The armored version of the heavy dump truck is displayed as Mack Trucks publicly unveils its new military vehicle on Sept. 23, 2021. Manufactured by Mack Defense in Allentown, the trucks will be used by the U.S. Army, reserves and National Guard.DETROIT — Union workers at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday, the United Auto Workers union says.
The deal included a 19% pay raise over the life of the contract with 10% upon ratification. There also was a $3,500 ratification bonus, no increase in weekly health care contributions, increased annual lump sum payments for retirees and a $1,000 annual 401 lump sum to offset health care costs for employees who don’t get health insurance after retirement.
The contract may have been sunk by high expectations Fain has set in bargaining with Detroit’s three automakers. In those talks, the UAW has asked for 36% raises over four years, while Ford has offered 23% and the other two firms are at 20%.
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