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UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues
Read full article: UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issuesThe United Auto Workers have issued a strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues, including job security, wage parity, and work rules.
UAW fight with Stellantis escalates as union files unfair labor charges over factory commitments
Read full article: UAW fight with Stellantis escalates as union files unfair labor charges over factory commitmentsThe United Auto Workers’ rift with Stellantis widened Monday as the union filed federal labor charges over possibly moving production of an SUV out of the country.
‘This is about greed’: UAW workers protest Stellantis’ plan to cut 250 jobs in Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘This is about greed’: UAW workers protest Stellantis’ plan to cut 250 jobs in Metro DetroitAlmost a year after going on strike, UAW members are back in the public, rallying for jobs and calling out one of the domestic automakers.
UAW's rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish
Read full article: UAW's rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanishU.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a shuttered factory in Belvidere, Illinois, is much bigger than that one plant.
At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
Read full article: At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopeningA high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker.
UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump, Elon Musk for alleged worker intimidation
Read full article: UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump, Elon Musk for alleged worker intimidationThe United Auto Workers has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their alleged illegal attempts to threaten and intimidate workers who stand up for themselves by engaging in protected concerted activity.
UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again
Read full article: UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected againThe head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November.
UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states
Read full article: UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial statesThe United Auto Workers is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump.
UAW President Shawn Fain fires back at Trump’s call for his dismissal at Repubilcan National Convention
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain fires back at Trump’s call for his dismissal at Repubilcan National ConventionUAW President Shawn Fain responded to former President Donald Trump, who called for him to lose his job during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination.
Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be fired
Read full article: Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be firedDonald Trump made a pitch for votes from autoworkers in key swing states during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination.
Morning 4: What we know about Stellantis cost-cutting measures recently announced -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: What we know about Stellantis cost-cutting measures recently announced -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Watchdog investigates UAW president Shawn Fain, accuses union of being uncooperative
Read full article: Watchdog investigates UAW president Shawn Fain, accuses union of being uncooperativeUnited Auto Workers president Shawn Fain is under investigation by a court-appointed watchdog who has been working to stamp out corruption at the union in wake of its stunning bribery and embezzlement scandal several years ago.
Federal court watchdog accuses UAW president, secretary-treasurer of obstructing investigation
Read full article: Federal court watchdog accuses UAW president, secretary-treasurer of obstructing investigationThe watchdog, Neil Barofsky, claims he requested 116,000 documents from the union to aid his investigation into, among other things, the actions of President Shawn Fain and Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock regarding the alleged removal of Mock’s authority for refusing to authorize certain expenditures.
After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, powerful auto union vows to return and win
Read full article: After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, powerful auto union vows to return and winA decisive vote against the United Auto Workers at two Mercedes factories in Alabama sidetracked the union's grand plan to sign up workers at nonunion plants mainly in the South.
United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North Carolina
Read full article: United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North CarolinaThe United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck on Friday evening, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers.
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
Read full article: Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the SouthThe United Auto Workers union is celebrating a huge win at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, where workers will now be represented by the union.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UAW leaders verbally agree on tentative contract
Read full article: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UAW leaders verbally agree on tentative contractPhone conversations over the past week between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp and UAW International President Shawn Fain have resulted in a verbal agreement.
Morning 4: Detroit Lions only 2-loss team in NFL heading into Thanksgiving game -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit Lions only 2-loss team in NFL heading into Thanksgiving game -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
UAW chief, having won concessions from strikes, aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers
Read full article: UAW chief, having won concessions from strikes, aims to expand membership to nonunion automakersEntering contract talks with Detroit’s three automakers, Shawn Fain set lofty expectations for what he could gain for his union members — and delivered on many of them.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikesThe United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
UAW members narrowly approve GM deal amid concerns it might not pass
Read full article: UAW members narrowly approve GM deal amid concerns it might not passUnionized autoworkers have narrowly voted in favor of a tentative deal with General Motors, according to tallies reported Thursday, officially ending a tense negotiation season between the United Auto Workers and the automaker.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Some Flint GM workers reject tentative UAW agreement with voting underway
Read full article: Some Flint GM workers reject tentative UAW agreement with voting underwayA group of union-represented autoworkers in Flint voted against General Motors’ tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers, causing some concern as the deal moves through the approval process.
General Motors plant in Flint turns down tentative agreement with UAW
Read full article: General Motors plant in Flint turns down tentative agreement with UAWWorkers at UAW Local 659 in Flint on the production side of Flint Engine said no to the deal with GM; 48% said yes, and 52% said no. However, if you look at the other units under Local 659, it sailed through.
During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off
Read full article: During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay offPresident Joe Biden made a major commitment to cultivate a relationship with the new head of the United Auto Workers before the start of strikes at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.
UAW wants Toyota autoworkers to join movement after historic Big Three gains
Read full article: UAW wants Toyota autoworkers to join movement after historic Big Three gainsThe United Auto Workers union has plans for an expansion to other automotive companies outside of Detroit’s Big Three automakers, and its sights are especially set on the profitable Toyota.
‘You are welcome’: Most profitable automaker worldwide is in sights of UAW
Read full article: ‘You are welcome’: Most profitable automaker worldwide is in sights of UAWAfter the UAW won historic gains with the Detroit Big Three automakers, UAW President Shawn Fain, in an address to the membership Thursday night, had plenty to say about Toyota coming out and raising its worker's wages across the board as well as cutting the time needed to get to the top wage.
UAW auto strike ends: Inside union’s deal with Ford
Read full article: UAW auto strike ends: Inside union’s deal with FordLeaders of the United Auto Workers union on Sunday shared more details from its tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company, which has been used to establish similar deals with General Motors and Stellantis to end this year’s auto strike.
Tentative UAW-GM deal could end weekslong Big Three auto strike with ‘record’ contracts
Read full article: Tentative UAW-GM deal could end weekslong Big Three auto strike with ‘record’ contractsThe United Auto Workers union on Monday reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors, a source told the AP, likely ending the weekslong strike at Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
Read full article: UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votesThe United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
Read full article: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factoryJeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
UAW strike at GM, Stellantis continues as Ford strike ends
Read full article: UAW strike at GM, Stellantis continues as Ford strike endsThe United Auto Workers union strike at Ford Motor Company was brought to an end Wednesday when both sides reached a tentative contract agreement, but the auto strike at the rest of the Big Three was still active.
UAW deal: Ford strike ends, next steps for approving tentative agreement
Read full article: UAW deal: Ford strike ends, next steps for approving tentative agreementUnionized autoworkers will be returning to work at Ford Motor Company after the automaker reached a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers on Wednesday, ending a weekslong strike against the company.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Striking Blue Cross Blue Shield workers overshadowed by other major strikes
Read full article: Striking Blue Cross Blue Shield workers overshadowed by other major strikesThe longest-running major strike in our state has failed to garner the same level of media attention as the UAW strike and the Detroit casino workers’ strike.
Stellantis ‘outraged’ by major Sterling Heights strike, announces more layoffs
Read full article: Stellantis ‘outraged’ by major Sterling Heights strike, announces more layoffsDetroit Big Three automaker Stellantis on Tuesday announced more layoffs at two Michigan facilities just after the United Auto Workers union declared a strike at the company’s largest plant.
Big Three see strikes at most profitable plants amid friction with UAW
Read full article: Big Three see strikes at most profitable plants amid friction with UAWThe United Auto Workers on Tuesday added General Motors’ largest assembly plant to its nationwide auto strike as the union works to put even more pressure on the Big Three to reach an agreement amid the strike’s sixth week.
UAW adds GM’s biggest plant to auto strike, taking the Big Three’s most profitable plants offline
Read full article: UAW adds GM’s biggest plant to auto strike, taking the Big Three’s most profitable plants offlineThe United Auto Workers on Tuesday added General Motors’ largest assembly plant to its nationwide auto strike as the union works to put even more pressure on the Big Three to reach an agreement amid the strike’s sixth week.
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
Read full article: UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cowsFirst it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
UAW adds major Stellantis plant in Sterling Heights to auto strike as talks narrow
Read full article: UAW adds major Stellantis plant in Sterling Heights to auto strike as talks narrowThe United Auto Workers union called on thousands of workers to walk out from Stellantis’ largest plant on Monday morning, joining the 34,000 autoworkers already striking against Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
Read full article: Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketingThe United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
UAW’s confrontational leader makes gains in strike talks, but some wonder: Has he reached too far?
Read full article: UAW’s confrontational leader makes gains in strike talks, but some wonder: Has he reached too far?Throughout its 5-week-old strikes against Detroit’s automakers, the United Auto Workers union has cast an emphatically combative stance, reflecting the style of its pugnacious leader, Shawn Fain.
UAW strike update: ‘Serious movement’ with Stellantis, GM, but ‘there is more to be won’
Read full article: UAW strike update: ‘Serious movement’ with Stellantis, GM, but ‘there is more to be won’UAW leader Shawn Fain cited “serious movement” toward a deal with Stellantis and General Motors, but cautioned that “there is more to be won.”
UAW president Shawn Fain offers update on auto strike on Oct. 20, 2023
Read full article: UAW president Shawn Fain offers update on auto strike on Oct. 20, 2023The president of the United Auto Workers union provided an update Friday afternoon on the progress of negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three as the union’s historic strike reaches its 35th day.
UAW president to give update on auto talks Friday with strike in 5th week
Read full article: UAW president to give update on auto talks Friday with strike in 5th weekThe president of the United Auto Workers union is scheduled to provide an update Friday afternoon on the progress of negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three as the union’s historic strike reaches its 35th day.
US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
Read full article: US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companiesUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
UAW strike: Week 5 sees both friction and hopefulness, Big Three layoffs
Read full article: UAW strike: Week 5 sees both friction and hopefulness, Big Three layoffsThere’s a mix of tension and hopefulness on both sides of the United Auto Workers’ auto strike as the national effort enters its fifth week.
Bill Ford asks UAW to end auto strike, take fight to the ‘real competition’
Read full article: Bill Ford asks UAW to end auto strike, take fight to the ‘real competition’The executive chairman of Ford Motor Company on Monday called on the United Auto Workers union to come together and end the auto strike as it enters its fifth week, saying the future of the company -- and the American auto industry -- is at stake.
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake
Read full article: Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stakeFord Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford has called on autoworkers to come together and end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the future.
Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strike
Read full article: Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strikeEach of Detroit’s Big Three automakers have laid off a number of employees, citing issues related to the United Auto Workers strike.
UAW says more auto strikes may be called ‘at any time’ with deals still out of reach
Read full article: UAW says more auto strikes may be called ‘at any time’ with deals still out of reachThe leader of the United Auto Workers did not expand the auto strike during his weekly Friday update, but he did say the union is taking an even more aggressive approach and is prepared to ask more autoworkers to walk out “at any time.”
UAW ‘done waiting ‘til Fridays’ to announce new auto strike locations
Read full article: UAW ‘done waiting ‘til Fridays’ to announce new auto strike locationsThe leader of the United Auto Workers did not expand the auto strike during his weekly Friday update, but he did say the union is taking an even more aggressive approach and is prepared to ask more autoworkers to walk out “at any time.”
UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time
Read full article: UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any timeThe United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.
Live stream: UAW president provides update in week 4 of strike
Read full article: Live stream: UAW president provides update in week 4 of strikeThe president of the United Auto Workers union provided an update on negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers on Friday, just hours after unexpectedly adding a major facility to their ongoing auto strike.
UAW president may take ‘further action’ Friday after sudden walkout at Ford plant
Read full article: UAW president may take ‘further action’ Friday after sudden walkout at Ford plantThe president of the United Auto Workers union on Friday is scheduled to provide an update on negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, just hours after unexpectedly adding a major facility to their ongoing auto strike.
UAW chief: ‘No option’ but to expand Ford strike after unsatisfactory offer
Read full article: UAW chief: ‘No option’ but to expand Ford strike after unsatisfactory offerThe United Auto Workers on Wednesday added a major Ford Motor Company plant to its strike against the Big Three in a move that union officials say was necessary amid stagnant negotiations.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
Read full article: Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkersA top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
UAW President Shawn Fain talks Ford Kentucky plant strike and where they stand on day 27
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain talks Ford Kentucky plant strike and where they stand on day 27UAW President Shawn Fain discussed how Ford’s most prominent plant got disrupted when nearly 9,000 workers walked out.
Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strike
Read full article: Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strikeAs negotiations continue amid the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, the companies continue to lay off employees, blaming the strike.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strikeElectric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’
Read full article: UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’The United Auto Workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers entered its fourth week on a much more positive note Monday after negotiations made decent progress last week.
Workers at Mack Trucks reject contract and join the thousands of UAW picketers already on strike
Read full article: Workers at Mack Trucks reject contract and join the thousands of UAW picketers already on strikeUnion workers at Mack Trucks are on strike after voting down a tentative five-year contract agreement that negotiators had reached with the company.
UAW President Shawn Fain did not expand the strike on Friday: What to know
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain did not expand the strike on Friday: What to knowThe president of the United Auto Workers union addressed members Friday to announce that progress had been made in negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, and that the strike would not be expanding this week.
UAW: GM to include EV battery production in US contract in huge win for autoworkers
Read full article: UAW: GM to include EV battery production in US contract in huge win for autoworkersGeneral Motors has agreed to include electric vehicle battery manufacturing in their national contract with the United Auto Workers union, officials announced Friday, marking a huge win for autoworkers concerned that the industry’s shift away from traditional vehicles could leave them behind.
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
Read full article: Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concessionThe United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.
UAW President Shawn Fain addresses autoworkers 21 days into strike
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain addresses autoworkers 21 days into strikeThe president of the United Auto Workers union is expected to address members live on social media on Friday -- a setup he has used the last two Fridays to announce additional strike locations at the facilities of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Live coverage: UAW president makes auto strike announcement 3 weeks in
Read full article: Live coverage: UAW president makes auto strike announcement 3 weeks inThe president of the United Auto Workers union addressed members live on social media on Friday -- a setup he has used the last two Fridays to announce additional strike locations at the facilities of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Morning 4: UAW president may expand auto strike again Friday amid announcement -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: UAW president may expand auto strike again Friday amid announcement -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
More walkouts? UAW president to address members in another Friday video
Read full article: More walkouts? UAW president to address members in another Friday videoThe president of the United Auto Workers union is expected to address members live on social media on Friday -- a setup he has used the last two Fridays to announce additional strike locations at the facilities of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
UAW latest: New Ford offer, more layoffs, GM secures $6B credit line amid strike
Read full article: UAW latest: New Ford offer, more layoffs, GM secures $6B credit line amid strikeNegotiations finally warmed up Wednesday when Ford Motor Company offered a new deal to the UAW, but that progress was also met with the announcement of more layoffs amid the strike.
UAW strike week 3: What we know as 25K workers picket, Big Three talks persist
Read full article: UAW strike week 3: What we know as 25K workers picket, Big Three talks persistThe strike against Detroit’s Big Three entered its third week Monday as the companies continue negotiations with the UAW. Here's what to know.