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Raises for Ultium workers will bring economic boom for Valley
Lordstown Ultium employees' new funds will bring approximately $16 million (in raises plus bonuses) to the Valley... and will in turn add $38 million to Trumbull and Mahoning counties' GDP.
Friday, November 17th 2023, 1:39 PM EST
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After a six-week strike by United Auto Workers against the Big Three Automakers - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis - GM workers narrowly finalized their contract Thursday, which will add the Lordstown Ultium Cells union workers into its master agreement, meaning raises for the employees and additional benefits.
The salary bump for the UAW workers at the facility will bring an economic boost to the employees and the Valley.
Joining us to explain how the millions of dollars headed to the Valley will bring more than $38 million when you add together the raise and the $5,000 signing bonus each employee is about to receive is Shae MacMillan, Vice President of Economic Development for the Regional Chamber.