USWU Political Director Connor Shaw and Automotive Director Peter DeVito recently spoke to Spectrum News 1 regarding a new bill that would change how auto technicians are paid for warranty work in New York.
Auto technicians are paid based on job completion rather than hourly wages due to an exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Independent time studies determine pay except for warranty work, controlled by manufacturers. New legislation aims to align warranty work pay with industry standards. The bill intends to ensure fair compensation for technicians and improve work quality. The union expects the governor to approve the bill.
Ryan Whalen. “New York Bill Would Change How Payment is Set for Auto Warranty Work,” Spectrum News One. Buffalo: Apr. 08, 2024.