Loud cheers greets proposed UAW deal as workers get the details [View All]

[Omaha Steve]

Source: The Flint Journal

by Holly Klaft

FLINT -- General Motors employees hoping for job stability and new work heard good news this morning when UAW leaders presented details of the new contract they called "historic" and "unprecedented."

Union members were short on details about the contract before the morning's meeting but most felt confident the new deal would meet their demands.

Thunderous applause and cheers resonated from Local 599's packed auditorium in the first few minutes of the meeting as leaders highlighted details of the contract.

Dale Bingley, a retired worker and former union delegate, said the deal is a big victory for the UAW.

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