Strikes end at Ohio battery plant and Michigan aluminum parts plant

Kris Sherman, Clarios director of communications for the U.S. and Canada, said in a statement: “We are pleased that our represented employees ratified the agreement today. Our goal was, and is, to create an agreement that increases wages and provides work-life balance.

“The new contract includes a wage increase, a modern, flexible work schedule, and a significant ratification bonus. We look forward to bringing our employees back to work beginning Sunday evening. We welcome our valued employees back as we continue to advance our mission of making the world’s best batteries.”

Clarios, of Milwaukee, was formerly part of Johnson Controls Inc. It ranks No. 75 on Automotive News‘ list of the top 100 global parts suppliers, with worldwide parts sales to automakers of $2.5 billion in its 2021 fiscal year.