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UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plant
Read full article: UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plantA UAW supervisor was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at the Ford plant in Sterling Heights.
General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market
Read full article: General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile marketGeneral Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Stellantis to lay off UAW workers starting Oct. 1 in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Stellantis to lay off UAW workers starting Oct. 1 in Metro DetroitThe automaker says the action occurs across its manufacturing footprint in the United States. It also says it’s cutting seasonal supplemental employees effective Oct. 1.
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.
‘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 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 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.
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.
UAW secretary-treasurer stripped of certain authorities over misconduct allegations
Read full article: UAW secretary-treasurer stripped of certain authorities over misconduct allegationsAfter historic corruption, the United Auto Workers swept out much of its old leadership last year with its first-ever regular election.
General Motors to layoff 1,314 people at manufacturing plants in Michigan
Read full article: General Motors to layoff 1,314 people at manufacturing plants in MichiganGeneral Motors is laying off 1,314 employees at manufacturing plants in Michigan, months after reaching a new labor contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW).
New 3.5-year labor contract ratified by UAW at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network
Read full article: New 3.5-year labor contract ratified by UAW at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care NetworkA new 3.5-year Master Labor Agreement between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, and the United Auto Workers (UAW) has been ratified by employees during a vote.
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.
UAW members ratify Big Three deals that ended 2023 auto strike
Read full article: UAW members ratify Big Three deals that ended 2023 auto strikeUnionized autoworkers across the United States have voted to approve the tentative contracts with Detroit’s Big Three automakers that ended a weekslong strike amid an unusual negotiations season.
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.
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.
Donation drive aims to help Detroit’s striking workers
Read full article: Donation drive aims to help Detroit’s striking workersWhile the UAW strike against the Big Three automakers in Detroit might be winding down, the strike at Detroit’s casinos and Blue Cross Blue Shield show no signs of letting up.
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 councils for GM, Stellantis coming to Detroit to vote on tentative agreements
Read full article: UAW councils for GM, Stellantis coming to Detroit to vote on tentative agreementsBefore UAW starts the ratification vote on their tentative agreement, the UAW National Councils from General Motors and Stellantis are both en route to Detroit.
UAW members begin voting on Ford deal that initiated Detroit auto strike’s end
Read full article: UAW members begin voting on Ford deal that initiated Detroit auto strike’s endMembers of the United Auto Workers union on Wednesday began voting on a tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company that suspended the weekslong strike against the automaker and launched similar deals at the other Big Three companies.
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.
Inside UAW-Ford deal used to shape agreements with Stellantis, GM
Read full article: Inside UAW-Ford deal used to shape agreements with Stellantis, GMLeaders 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’s Ford National Council jets to Detroit to vote on tentative agreement
Read full article: UAW’s Ford National Council jets to Detroit to vote on tentative agreementAs the UAW's National Ford Council heads to Detroit this weekend to vote on whether to send the tentative agreement to the membership, the talks between the UAW, GM, and Stellantis are intense, going for hours and into the night.
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 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.
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.
Striking workers from different industries rally, march for workers’ rights in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Striking workers from different industries rally, march for workers’ rights in Downtown DetroitThe March for Workers Rights and Economic Justice comes amid strikes by the UAW, casino workers, and employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ford lays off 400 more workers at its Livonia, Sterling Heights facilities
Read full article: Ford lays off 400 more workers at its Livonia, Sterling Heights facilitiesFord has sent home 400 more workers on layoff at its Livonia and Sterling Heights facilities because of the cascading effects of the UAW strike, now in its third week.
400 Ford workers in Livonia, Sterling Heights temporarily laid off
Read full article: 400 Ford workers in Livonia, Sterling Heights temporarily laid offDays after laying off 330 employees at Ford Motor Company’s Chicago Stamping and Lima Engine plants, the automaker announced it was laying off 400 more workers at its Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle plants.
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.
Additional 7K UAW workers hit picket line outside GM’s Lansing Assembly Plant
Read full article: Additional 7K UAW workers hit picket line outside GM’s Lansing Assembly PlantThe UAW union expanded its 14-day strike against two of the Detroit Big Three automakers. The union is now asking for an additional 7,000 members at Ford's assembly plant in Chicago and a General Motors factory in Lansing.
UAW adds 2 plants, 7K workers to auto strike, says negotiations are ongoing
Read full article: UAW adds 2 plants, 7K workers to auto strike, says negotiations are ongoingThe United Auto Workers union on Friday expanded its strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers again to include seven thousand more workers at two more facilities as negotiations move slower than the union wants.
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce more auto strike locations
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce more auto strike locationsMore walkouts were expected Friday as the United Auto Workers union once again expands its strike against Detroit’s Big Three as part of a tactic to push automakers to make “serious” progress with their negotiations by leveraging targeted strikes.
More UAW walkouts expected Friday at auto facilities: What we know
Read full article: More UAW walkouts expected Friday at auto facilities: What we knowMore walkouts were expected Friday as the United Auto Workers union once again expands its strike against Detroit’s Big Three as part of a tactic to push automakers to make “serious” progress with their negotiations by leveraging targeted strikes.
UAW chief blames GM, Stellantis for ‘violence on picket lines’ in Michigan, other states
Read full article: UAW chief blames GM, Stellantis for ‘violence on picket lines’ in Michigan, other statesThe president of the United Auto Workers union said Thursday that autoworkers on strike against the Detroit Big Three automakers have faced attacks on the picket lines this week in multiple states.
UAW to expand strike again Friday as Big Three negotiations still move ‘slowly’
Read full article: UAW to expand strike again Friday as Big Three negotiations still move ‘slowly’The United Auto Workers union will once again expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three on Friday as part of its tactic to push automakers to make “serious” progress with their negotiations by leveraging targeted strikes.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at non union auto parts company in Clinton Township amid UAW strike
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump speaks at non union auto parts company in Clinton Township amid UAW strikeFormer President Donald Trump skipped out on Wednesday night's second GOP debate being held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Instead, he spoke at Drake Enterprises, which is a non-union auto parts company in Clinton Township.
Trump to visit Macomb County in bid to win over union workers amid auto strike
Read full article: Trump to visit Macomb County in bid to win over union workers amid auto strikeFormer President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Michigan on Wednesday to speak at an automotive supplier in Macomb County at a time when unionized autoworkers are on strike.
Biden joins UAW picket lines in Metro Detroit, a US president 1st
Read full article: Biden joins UAW picket lines in Metro Detroit, a US president 1stPresident Joe Biden flew into Metro Detroit on Tuesday to meet with autoworkers striking at Detroit’s Big Three automakers. It was the first known instance of a sitting U.S. president actually joining the picket lines of an active labor strike.
Why President Biden’s appearance at UAW picket lines in Metro Detroit could be historic
Read full article: Why President Biden’s appearance at UAW picket lines in Metro Detroit could be historicU.S. President Joe Biden was expected to visit Michigan on Tuesday to speak with autoworkers striking against Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Biden to join UAW’s picket line Tuesday amid Michigan visit, likely making history
Read full article: Biden to join UAW’s picket line Tuesday amid Michigan visit, likely making historyU.S. President Joe Biden was expected to visit Michigan on Tuesday to speak with autoworkers striking against Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Repair shops, dealerships prepare for worst as UAW strike continues in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Repair shops, dealerships prepare for worst as UAW strike continues in Metro DetroitThe UAW's national strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers has entered its second week as over 18,000 of the union's 146,000 autoworkers are striking, and that number could grow if progress is not made soon in talks.
UAW latest: Biden, Trump expected in Michigan this week as US auto strike expands
Read full article: UAW latest: Biden, Trump expected in Michigan this week as US auto strike expandsThe autoworkers’ national strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers has entered its second week, and is expected to draw even more national attention with visits from President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump in the coming days.
UAW strike map: Workers at 38 facilities strike as talks with Big Three continue
Read full article: UAW strike map: Workers at 38 facilities strike as talks with Big Three continueThe United Auto Workers Union expanded its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide.
UAW strike grows: Autoworkers to walk out from these Michigan facilities Friday
Read full article: UAW strike grows: Autoworkers to walk out from these Michigan facilities FridayThe United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide in an effort to push General Motors and Stellantis to make more progress in their negotiations.
UAW expands strike to 38 US facilities as tense Big Three talks continue
Read full article: UAW expands strike to 38 US facilities as tense Big Three talks continueThe United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide in an effort to push General Motors and Stellantis to make more progress in their negotiations.