DETROIT - UAW-represented employees at Dana Holding Corp. have ratified a new, three-year Global Framework Agreement. The contract was approved by a majority of UAW members at Dana in voting March 18 through today.

The labor agreement covers approximately 2,500 workers at 13 Dana facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee and Wisconsin. In addition to the framework agreement, each local is covered by a local agreement that addresses plant-specific issues such as vacation, transfers, job postings and attendance.

It is the first agreement between the UAW and Dana since the automotive parts supplier emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2008.

"The new contract provides members with the first-ever Dana profit-sharing plan, a combination of general wage increases and lump sums, and despite tremendous increases in the cost of health care, UAW members maintained their current level of benefits while keeping premium share increase at minimal levels," said UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, who directs the union's Competitive Shop/Independents, Parts and Suppliers (IPS) Department.

"Our members sacrificed and stood solid with the company as it reorganized. This agreement allows our members the opportunity to share in the company's success," Estrada added.

"This contract is an example of the realistic, cooperative and collaborative relationship that helps keep companies vital and provides workers with fair compensation and benefits," said UAW President Bob King.

The contract cover workers represented by 11 UAW locals, including: Local 9, Milwaukee; Local 644, Pottstown, Pa.; Local 710, Columbia, Mo.; Local 771, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and St. Clair, Mich.; Local 1765, Lima, Ohio.; Local 1948, Sterling, Ill.; Local 3057, Longview, Texas; Local 3058, Louisville, Ky.; Local 3062, Danville, Ky.; Local 3064, Dry Ridge, Ky.; and Local 9025 in Paris, Tenn.

The contract will expire in June 2014.