For Release: Friday, June 29, 2007

Workers at GM's former parts operation ratify agreement

The following statement is attributable to UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and UAW Vice President Cal Rapson:

“The ratification vote at GM's former parts operation is complete and the agreement was accepted by the membership. The total vote was 68 percent to accept the agreement, 32 percent to reject it."

Production: Accept: 65.3 percent. Reject: 34.7 percent.

Skilled Trades: Accept: 79 percent. Reject: 21 percent.