Teamsters Strike Continues as Union Members at BorgWarner Vote Down Tentative Agreement

Workers at BorgWarner in Muncie, Indiana, reject proposed contract by a 2-1 margin; strike continues as negotiations set to resume

Approximately 300 Teamsters Local 215 members at the Muncie BorgWarner facility voted down a proposed contract by a margin of 2-1 on Monday, October 3, 2022. The strike, which began on September 22, 2022, will continue as negotiations are set to resume on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

The main sticking point in the negotiations is wages. The company's most recent offer was a 12% increase over the life of the four-year contract, while the union is seeking a 20% increase. The union also wants the company to address concerns about working conditions, including excessive overtime and mandatory weekend work.

The strike has had a significant impact on the Muncie community. BorgWarner is one of the largest employers in the city, and the strike has led to a loss of income for many families. The strike has also caused disruptions to the company's supply chain.

The union and the company are scheduled to resume negotiations on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. It is unclear how long the strike will continue, but both sides have expressed a willingness to reach a fair agreement.

The Teamsters Union represents approximately 1.4 million workers in the United States and Canada. BorgWarner is a global supplier of automotive parts and systems.