Rolls-Royce: Union Divide

The article reports on a recent tentative agreement reached between the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Rolls-Royce Solutions America at a plant in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The agreement comes after workers overwhelmingly authorized strike action (99.5 percent) in response to the company's proposed contract. The author of the article contends that the UAW rushed to announce the tentative agreement on February 26 to preempt the potential strike. The article expresses skepticism and criticism toward the UAW's handling of negotiations, suggesting the agreement may not adequately address workers' concerns. It highlights the history of UAW leadership working against the interests of the rank-and-file members. The article implies the union is prioritizing collaboration with the company over fighting for workers' demands, particularly regarding wages, benefits, and working conditions. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/18/roro-m18.html