But not all hourly workers have taken jobs for the money.
It had 100,845 hourly workers, an increase of about 2,800.
But not all of the hourly workers in the plant have agreed to the changes.
His hourly workers get paid only if the restaurant is open.
There are about 3,300 hourly workers at the Wayne plant.
In addition, the company said it would cut its staff of 630 part-time and hourly workers to 360.
The move will result in the temporary layoffs of 43,500 hourly workers.
It has about 4,000 hourly workers, although half are already on layoff.
Medical and dental benefits for hourly workers will mirror what management gets.
General Motors is also trying to change its hourly workers' vacation benefits.
Anyone higher up than a standard hourly employee will probably need the extra step of certification to land their dream job.
At least 30 percent of the hourly employees must sign cards to call for an election.
General Motors is offering $140,000 to hourly employees with 10 years of service who agree to drop their health care benefits.
Each will have about 100 workers, and hourly employees can qualify for a medical plan.
He would also get health benefits, for which hourly employees must pay extra.
As of Sept. 1, the need for hourly employees will be reviewed.
And Ford says three hourly employees have indeed been disciplined recently.
The union lawyers will receive 10 percent of the $65 million awarded to hourly employees.
About 2,100 hourly employees will be working at the plant when it reaches full production later in the year.
In most schools, time clocks will be retained for hourly and certain other employees.