FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — The United Auto Workers says employees at California's sole remaining auto plant have ratified an agreement aimed as easing workers' personal financial burdens once the facility closes.
The union would not release any details of the vote, but confirmed late Wednesday workers had voted in favor of the deal.
Javier Contreras, chairman of the bargaining committee, said earlier in the day that the union was able to add $28 million to the severance package during negotiations, bringing the total to over $200 million. He said each worker would get a minimum payout of $21,175.
The facility, which employs 4,600 people, is slated to close April 1.
GM pulled out last year and is liquidating its stake.
Toyota announced in August it would halt production. The Japanese automaker has been blasted by state officials and union leaders for not keeping the plant open.
