General Electric’s machinists rejected a tentative labor agreement this week. Union leaders stated that the contract presented by GE was a “concessionary contract.” Over the last year, GE has laid off thousands of employees which has caused labor tensions. The union that rejected an agreement this week hopes that this rejection will encourage more talks, and a greater agreement for workers that includes higher wages and better benefits.
See "General Electric's machinists oppose tentative labor deal", Alwyn Scott, Reuters, July 10, 2019