Delphi has reached an agreement with its second-largest union and GM to offer buyouts to hourly workers that is similar to an earlier deal with the United Auto Workers union.
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The auto parts supplier announced the agreement with the International Union of Electronic Workers-Communications Workers of America and GM, Delphi’s former parent and its largest customer, late last week.
Delphi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year and the buyouts are part of an effort to provide early retirement incentives to Delphi workers as the company seeks to cut its work force.
“We continue to be focused on the transformation of Delphi and this attrition plan provides a stronger framework to position our successful emergence from Chapter 11,” Delphi President and Chief Operating Officer Rodney O’Neal said in a statement. “This plan further enables an effective transformation of our U.S. manufacturing and support operations.”
GM has agreed to provide financial support under the proposed plan, which is subject to bankruptcy court approval, Delphi said.
Earlier this month, Delphi announced a deal with the UAW and GM to offer buyouts to all hourly employees. Those buyouts greatly expand early retirement incentives announced in March and meant that all UAW-represented employees will be offered something if they want to leave the company.
The UAW represents about 22,000 of Delphi’s 31,000 workers.
