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In this AI-generated article, we used two different bots—Google’s Bard and Bing’s AI feature*. [ChatGPT was unable to write an article on the new contracts at all.]
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* The only editing was to the Bing version’s formatting of links.
Prompt: Write a news article providing a comparison of the United Auto Workers new contracts at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
Microsoft’s Bing-Generated Response:
The United Auto Workers (UAW) recently inked tentative labor agreements with Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis 123. The enhanced pay and benefits that all three companies are offering have been described as a victory for the UAW and its 146,000 workers 4. Although the agreements differ at the margins, workers at each of the automakers will receive the same top-line benefits, including the right to strike over plant closures and additional benefits to retirees 4.
Here’s a snapshot of what unionized autoworkers are expected to get under the new labor deals:
Wage hikes: Workers at all Big 3 automakers will see a 25% increase in their hourly pay across the four-and-half years of the contract. In their previous contract, which ran between 2019 and 2023, workers at the Big 3 received a 6% wage increase every year. Under their deal, Ford and Stellantis employees will see an immediate 11% increase in their pay 4.
Cost of living adjustments: Employees at the Big 3 will receive regular cost of living adjustments along with wage increases. At Ford, the increase will be based on a three-month average of changes in the consumer price index, with workers set to receive their first COLA payment in December. Specifics on GM and Stellantis’ COLA payments were not released 4.
Faster path to top wages: Newly hired factory workers at the Big 3 will start earning the companies’ top wage more quickly. At Ford, GM, and Stellantis, full-time employees will make the top pay after three years on the job. Under the previous contracts, it took workers eight years to reach the highest tier 4.
Two-tier wage system eliminated: The UAW was able to convince automakers to abolish the two-tier wage system they adopted in 2007 as the companies were struggling financially 4.
Please note that these are tentative agreements and still need to be ratified by members 13.
Google Bard’s Response
United Auto Workers Secures New Contracts at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis
By Bard
November 6, 2023
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has secured new contracts at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, following a months-long bargaining process. The contracts are largely similar, with all three automakers agreeing to a 25% wage increase over four years, as well as significant improvements to pensions and other benefits.
Wage Increases
The new contracts call for an immediate 11% wage increase for all workers, followed by additional increases of 3% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4% in 2026. This will bring the top hourly wage for assembly-line workers to over $42 per hour by the end of the contract.
Faster Path to Top Wages
Newly hired factory workers will also reach the top wage more quickly under the new contracts. At all three automakers, full-time employees will now reach the top pay after three years on the job, compared to eight years under the previous contracts.
Pension Increases
The new contracts also include significant pension increases for all workers. Retirees will see their monthly pension benefits increase by 2.5% in 2024 and 2% in 2025. Active workers will also see their pension contributions increase, which will help to ensure the long-term viability of the pension plan.
Other Benefits
In addition to wage increases and pension improvements, the new contracts also include a number of other benefits for workers, such as:
Increased 401(k) contributions
Improved healthcare benefits
Paid parental leave
Increased job security
Overall, the new contracts represent a significant victory for the UAW and its members. The contracts provide workers with a well-deserved wage increase, as well as improvements to their pensions and other benefits.
Comparison of the United Auto Workers New Contracts at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis
Overall, the three contracts are very similar, with only minor differences in the details of some of the benefits.
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