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BREAKING: Marion’s UAW Local 977 passes proposed GM contract

Last night Marion’s UAW union members voted to pass the proposed General Motors contract.

According to local union leader Randy Christopher, the vote passed with an approval rate of around 60%.

The voting lasted until around 6 p.m. last night. To inform members, two informational sessions were held to discuss the substance of the contract.

Christopher said that union workers across the country are split, and the final tally will likely be determined by a narrow margin.

However, United Auto Workers Local 598 in Flint, Michigan did approve their contract Wednesday as well.

According to a post on the UAW’s 598 Facebook page, 60.9% voted in favor, while 39.1% were against the contract.

Given the fact that the Flint local is the second-largest in the nation, its approval may be a strong sign the contract will be ratified.

Kokomo’s local chapter is voting today and is one of the last in the nation to vote.

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