LANSING, Mich. – Late Saturday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the United Auto Workers (UAW) agreed to a tentative agreement with Stellantis.   

“I applaud the world-class autoworkers of the UAW and Stellantis, a global leader that makes some of the best vehicles on the road, for reaching a deal. 

“This agreement will raise wages for workers and shore up the company’s footprint in Michigan. As governor, I am focused on building on our century-long leadership in auto manufacturing, and with this strong agreement, I know we will define the next century too.   

“Together, we can keep competing with everyone to bring good-paying, family-sustaining jobs back home to Michigan from overseas. Let’s build on our momentum and ratify these agreements so Michiganders can get back to doing what they do best—making the world’s best cars and trucks.”  

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