Nissan Boosts US Worker Wages By 10% Following UAW Deals: Report

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  • Nissan to increase U.S. manufacturing workers' wages by 10%. Wage hike follows UAW's successful negotiations with Detroit Three.

Nissan Motor Co Ltd NSANY is reportedly planning a 10% increase in wages for its U.S. manufacturing plant workers, effective from January 8th, following the signing of United Auto Workers (UAW) union's new contracts with the Detroit Three automakers.

The wage increase will benefit approximately 9,000 U.S. workers, including production technicians, maintenance, and tool & die technicians, reported Reuters.

The report added that Nissan has also decided to eliminate wage tiers for its U.S. production workers.

Nissan's decision comes in the wake of similar announcements by other automakers, including Hyundai Motor Company HYMTFToyota Motor Corp TM, and Honda Motor Co Ltd HMC.

Over the past three years, Nissan has incrementally increased wages by 12%-18.5% at its three manufacturing sites, as per the report. 

Also ReadTesla Marks Biggest Jump In New Vehicle Registrations In October Amongst Automakers In EU

Price Action: NSANY shares traded lower by 1.38% at $7.87 on the last check Tuesday.

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