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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