October 16, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 163 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                             GENERAL MOTORS

  (Mr. HIGGINS of Nevada asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I stand today in solidarity with 
46,000 United Automobile Workers who are now entering their fifth week 
on strike following the expiration of their contract in September.
  Ironically, this September also marked the end of GM's third quarter, 
where it sold 737,000 vehicles, more than any other U.S. automaker, 
recording record profits and capturing nearly 18 percent of market 
share.
  GM cited product quality and reliability for its continued strong 
sales. The United Automobile Workers made those 737,000 vehicles with 
pride and dedication and attention to detail.
  The United Automobile Workers made sacrifices to keep GM whole when 
the automaker faced bankruptcy 10 years ago. Now those workers simply 
want to keep their families whole with good healthcare, fair wages, and 
job security.
  With record sales, a fair deal is within reach, one that secures the 
long-term success of General Motors and a better future for United 
Automobile Workers. Let's get the deal done.

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