Santos blasted the report as a disgusting politicized smear that shows the depths of how low our federal government has sunk in his lengthy statement.

But many longtime workers didnt think immediate 11% pay raises under the deal were enough to make up for concessions granted to GM in 2008.The outcome was closer than expected after the UAWs celebrations of victories last month on many key demands that led to six weeks of targeted walkouts against GM.

the union accepted lower pay for new hires and gave up cost of living adjustments and general annual pay raises to help the automakers out of dire financial problems during the Great Recession.2008 concessionsCiting the automakers strong profits.Voting continues at Ford through early Saturday with only two large factories in the Detroit area and some smaller facilities left to be counted.

longtime workers would get 25% general raises over the life of the contracts with 11% up front.reducing the number of years it takes to reach top pay.

Rather than striking at one company.

making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.A union spokesman on Thursday confirmed that the spreadsheet had the official totals.

reducing the number of years it takes to reach top pay.Rather than striking at one company.

There was something in there for everybody.according to a vote tracker on the UAW website.