As GM was nearing the expiration of its labor contract with the union last week, the carmaker sought to have hourly workers pay 15 percent of their health-care costs. (Photo: Shutterstock)
(Bloomberg) –If General Motors Co.'s negotiations with the United Auto Workers are any indication, Detroit's automakers may not have a prayer in their effort to rein in rising health-care costs.
As GM was nearing the expiration of its labor contract with the union last week, the carmaker sought to have hourly workers pay 15 percent of their health-care costs, according to people familiar with the talks. But by the time the company presented the UAW with a deadline offer, GM walked back the proposal and called for keeping contributions steady at about 4 percent, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private discussions.
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