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Highlights

 

  • 12,000 jobs, $16 billion of investment to produce new models and upgraded vehicles and components by 2015, of which, $6.3 billion will be invested directly into retooling and upgrading U.S. plants.
  • $6,000 lump sum upon ratification for employees with one or more years of seniority or $5,000 for employees with less than one year. (See contract, Page 243C.)
  • $1,500 Inflation Protection lump sums in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. (See contract, Page 19A.)
  • New annual profit sharing program with greater transparency and an average payment of $3,700 for 2011 profits based on Q1 and Q2 reported figures. Second two quarters of 2011 profit paid in March 2012. 
  • $250 yearly competitive award paid in December. (See contract, Page 49C.)
  • Entry-Level wages to grow to $19.28 by end of the agreement. (See contract, Pages 162-5A.)
  • Unlimited $20 office visits and annual physicals. (See contract, Page 165A.)
  • SUB pay replenished.
  • $50,000 bonus for eligible production employees who retire by March 31, 2012. $100,000 bonus for skilled trades who retire by March 31, 2012. (See contract, Page 76C.)
  • Sourcing moratorium remains intact.
  • Reinstated pay-in-lieu vacation provisions. (See contract, Page 246C.)
  • Maintained 2 paid Family Days. (See contract, Page 84C.)