GM restores health benefits for striking workers

More than 48,000 workers at GM and its janitorial contractor remain on strike for the 11th day as the automaker and UAW leaders negotiate a national labor contract covering wages, benefits and job security. (REUTERS/REUTERS)

September 26, 2019 04:57 PM

DETROIT — General Motors has reversed last week's decision to cancel health care benefits for striking UAW members, saying Thursday that it would fully restore coverage in response to "confusion" over the issue.

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