Sept 24 (Reuters) - The Teamsters Union, which
represents more than 700 workers at BorgWarner ( BWA ), said on
Tuesday it has reached an agreement for a new four-year contract
with the auto parts maker.
The new contract reflects a 21% wage increase over the life
of the agreement, along with better medical and vacation
benefits and a $5,500 ratification bonus.
"We weren't asking for the moon, just a piece of the pie.
This new contract is exactly what we were fighting for," said
Lane Yon, a member of Teamsters Local 317 and chairperson of the
strike committee.
Union workers at BorgWarner ( BWA ) were on strike over the last two
weeks, which was authorized by 98% by its members in a vote.