Tentative Agreement — Pending Ratification

UAW Local 699 / Nexteer Automotive
2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Saginaw Site — 3900 E. Holland Rd., Buena Vista Township, MI

Agreement Date
March 20, 2026
Expiration
March 20, 2030
Term
4 Years
Ratification Window
14 Calendar Days
⚠ TA 2026 v1 — Voted Down ~96% NO — April 2026 — Negotiations Ongoing
⭐ Signing Bonus: $2,000 upon ratification ⭐
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Contract Highlights
✦$2,000 signing bonus upon ratification
✦No benefit contributions if hired before 5/24/2021 — free medical, dental & vision
✦+20 hours vacation (180 hrs total) for employees with 20+ years seniority
✦Safety shoe voucher increased to $150
✦Cash out vacation 4x per year (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) with 2-week notice to payroll
✦401(k) loans increased to 2 simultaneous loans
✦AD&D insurance increased from 50% to 1x base wage effective 1/1/2026
✦Tuition assistance reimbursement program introduced
✦ESTA codes count toward 40-hr threshold when used during core hours
✦Ability to defer more time off to the following year
Wage Increases — All Classifications
Classification 2025 Base 2026 (+%) 2027 (+%) 2028 (+%) 2029 (+%)
New Hire Production $17.42 $19.05 +9% $19.85 +4% $20.36 +3% $20.89 +3%
Production $21.50 $22.50 +5% $23.50 +4% $24.50 +4% $25.00 +2%
TL Production $22.00 $23.00 +5% $24.00 +4% $25.00 +4% $25.50 +2%
Production Legacy $23.75 $24.75 +4% $25.50 +3% $26.25 +3% $27.25 +4%
Specialized / TL Prod Sp $22.75 $24.25 +7% $25.18 +4% $25.84 +3% $26.51 +3%
TL Specialized $23.25 $24.75 +6% $25.68 +4% $26.34 +3% $27.01 +2%
⭐ Semi-Skilled $24.25 $25.75 +6% $26.72 +4% $27.41 +3% $28.13 +3%
⭐ TL Semi-Skilled $24.75 $26.25 +6% $27.22 +4% $27.91 +3% $28.63 +2%
Trades $38.00 $41.75 +10% $43.14 +3% $44.26 +3% $45.50 +3%
TL Trades $38.50 $42.25 +10% $43.64 +3% $44.76 +3% $46.00 +3%
PT Production (29 hrs max) $21.00 $25.25 +20% $25.91 +3% $26.58 +3% $27.27 +3%

⭐ = Semi-Skilled row highlighted. Apprentices follow trades progression. Shift premiums: B-shift +2.5%, C-shift +5%.

Healthcare — Article 17
Hired Before 5/24/2021 — No Premiums Hired After 5/24/2021 — See Below

Plan 1 — EPO (In-Network Only)

Weekly PremiumFREE
Deductible (ind/fam)$1,500 / $3,000
Coinsurance90% / 10%
Out-of-Pocket Max$2,750 / $5,500
PCP Visit$20
Specialist$50
Urgent Care$50
Emergency Room$225
Telehealth$30
Generic Rx$20
Preferred Brand Rx$35
Non-Preferred Rx$50
Specialty Rx$80
Company HRA (w/ physical)$500–$1,000

Plan 2 — PPO (In & Out of Network)

Weekly PremiumFREE
Deductible (in-network)$1,500 / $3,000
Deductible (out-of-network)$2,500 / $5,000
Coinsurance (in)70% / 30%
Coinsurance (out)60% / 40%
Out-of-Pocket Max (in)$3,400 / $6,800
PCP Visit$40 in / 40% out
Specialist$55 in / 40% out
Urgent Care$70
Emergency Room$225
Telehealth$30
Generic Rx$25
Preferred Brand Rx$50
Non-Preferred Rx$65
Specialty Rx$110
Company HRA (w/ physical)None
Hired Before 5/24/2021 — Additional Benefits
DentalFREE — No Change
VisionFREE — No Change
Opt-Out Incentive$1,300/yr ($25/wk)
Hired After 5/24/2021 — Plan 3 Weekly Premiums (subject to 5% annual increase starting 2027)
Self Only$26.50/wk
Self + Spouse$43.19/wk ('27)
Self + Child(ren)$32.14/wk ('27)
Self + Family$53.34/wk ('27)

Dental: Self $2.50/wk | Self+Spouse $6.25/wk | Self+Kids $7.50/wk | Family $10.00/wk (2% annual increase). Vision: Self $1.00/wk | Self+Spouse $1.75/wk | Self+Kids $2.00/wk | Family $3.00/wk.

Vacation Entitlement — Article 16
Seniority Hours Approx. Weeks
Less than 1 yearESTA accrual only—
1–3 years80 hrs2 weeks
3–5 years100 hrs2.5 weeks
5–10 years120 hrs3 weeks
10–15 years140 hrs3.5 weeks
15–20 years160 hrs4 weeks
⭐ 20+ years180 hrs4.5 weeks

⭐ New this contract — 20+ year employees gained an additional 20 hours (from 160 to 180). Unused vacation pays out by Feb 1 of following year. Cash-out elections available quarterly.

Holidays — Article 15

15 paid holidays per year including the Christmas cluster (typically Dec 24–31 + New Year's). Holiday work = 8 hrs holiday pay + double time for hours worked.

New Year's Day
MLK Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Holiday cluster (6–7 days)
New Year's Eve (some years)
Floating Holiday (1–3 per year)

Employees on temporary layoff during Christmas period receive a $250 lump sum upon return. Floating holidays must be pre-approved; unused floaters pay out with vacation in January.

401(k) & Disability
401(k)
Legacy (Delphi guarantee)5.4% nonelective + $0.50/hr + 30% match up to 7%
All others50% match up to 6% of earnings
Max loans2 (increased this contract)
Auto-enrollment1% (can opt out)
Match eligibilityAfter 12 months of service
Disability
Short-Term (STD)60% of pay, up to 52 weeks
Long-Term (LTD)60% up to $2,500/mo, up to 3 years
LTD eligibility3+ years service
Life Insurance1x base wage (company paid)
AD&D1x base wage (↑ from 50%)
Attendance Policy — Article 24 (No-Fault)
1 pt Tardy < 1 hour
2 pts Tardy 1–4 hours
3 pts Tardy 4+ hours
3 pts Absent (+ 1 pt each additional day)
1 pt Sick leave occurrence (non-FMLA)
12 pts Automatic Discharge

Points clear after 12 months of active service. The following absences are exempt:

FMLA ESTA Workers' Comp Jury Duty Bereavement Military (short-term) Union Activity Vacations Off-site Training

Severe weather and Towerline train crossing delays are coded excused. ESTA front-loaded 40 hours each January.