LANSING, Mich. — The results are in regarding how two UAW locals here in mid-Michigan voted to ratifying the GM contract.
The Union and Company reached a tentative agreement last Thursday.
Local 652's voted in favor of ratifying the agreement with just over 74% saying yes.
Local 1753 had the opposite reaction with 54% voting no.
Local 602 won't be done voting until Thursday.
The Union, as a whole, has to finish up by Friday.
There are a lot of people who can't vote on the UAW contract, but have a lot riding on it including suppliers and many repair shops in mid-Michigan.
Since the GM strike began a few weeks ago, business has been tough for Frank Sierawski, the owner of Frankie D's Auto & Truck repair in Holt.
"If the dealers inventory is gone, most of the parts from GM come from the Chicago warehouse and normally we can get those overnight. We can't do that anymore with the strike cause the UAW also handles the parts distribution," Sierawski said.
He has a lot of cars waiting for General Motors parts to arrive and they're just not coming, so it has created a lot of problems for him and his customers, who've had to borrow or rent another car.
"I feel bad for the consumer, really. People are so dependent on cars today. Most people are two car families and with one family down, it's been a real hardship on them, to be honest with you," Sierawksi said.
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