Both Sides Leave Table Amid Strike at CNH Industrial

Both CNH Industrial and the United Auto Workers put out competing statements regarding their contract negotiations after reports said both sides left the bargaining table. 

In an email statement, CNH says, “After several meetings, the company presented the union with all all-encompassing, comprehensive document addressing the outstanding issues. Unfortunately, the union declined to meet or allow the company to explain its position and proposal.” 

The company also says the union wouldn’t allow its members to even view the proposal. 

The union statement says CNH Industrial entered the negotiations with what it called “principles of fear and intimidation,” and hoped to “starve out UAW members.” 

The UAW email says, “The company’s latest proposal falls short of our member’s bargaining agenda. Our bargainers are meeting with our members and communicating the areas of concern that remain unresolved.” 

The union says it’s proud of its members for displaying solidarity and support for the negotiating team throughout the process.

(Story Courtesy of the NAFB News Service)