UAW calls for two-week shutdown of auto plants in US due to coronavirus
By J. Edward Moreno - 03/17/20 03:03 PM EDT
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union asked the "Big Three" automakers to shut down amid the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States.
The request comes after UAW, Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler on Sunday created a coronavirus task force to address the pandemic.
Last week, Ford and General Motors told employees who are able to work from home to do so beginning Monday, and the companies asked UAW for a 48-hour time frame to create a plan for manufacturing workers.
Amid discussions, UAW asked for a two-week shutdown of the companies’ U.S. operations, but the request was denied.
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https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/488049-uaw-calls-for-2-week-shutdown-of-auto-plants-in-us-due-to-coronavirus
