Temporary Workers' Struggles Highlight UAW's Push for Equity in the Auto Industry
🪧 Temporary Workers' Struggles Highlight UAW's Push for Equity in the Auto Industry.
Rhonda Naus, who began as a temporary worker inspecting Jeep Wranglers at Stellantis, expected her role to become permanent with better pay. However, six years later, she remains a temporary worker with lower wages than her permanent colleagues. This situation is part of a broader movement within the United Auto Workers (UAW) to demand higher pay, improved benefits, and the elimination of the multi-tier wage system. The use of temporary workers has become increasingly common in various industries, including automotive, as a way to cover absent full-time employees and manage production surges.
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