The pay is set by our contract. It would be a breach of contract to pay someone more money than the contract says they are entitled to.

I am not in the UAW, but am a manager that relies on UAW skilled tradesmen at a plant in the south.

I hope this brings change because I am hamstrung by our current contract. I cant pay a competitive wage which is well lower than non union shops around us.

I am losing good workers and can't get any valuable replacements.

I already bring everyone in at top pay because I cant get an electrician or robot tech for 22 dollars an hour with a 3 year progression to 30 dollars an hour.

The ones I get at 30 are usually no good, though there is an occasional gem.