United Auto Workers members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis during ongoing contract negotiations, with an average of 97% of members supporting the action, although the final votes are still being counted.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is prepared to initiate strikes against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis if necessary, as the contract negotiations reach an expiration deadline, and charges of unfair labor practices have been filed against GM and Stellantis by the union, increasing the likelihood of a strike.
The United Auto Workers union and three Detroit automakers are facing a looming strike as contract negotiations stall, potentially impacting the U.S. economy and the companies' profits amid the shift to electric vehicles and demands for improved wages and benefits.
The demands of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, including higher pay, shorter work hours, and the restoration of pensions, could lead to a strike against General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford as the automakers refuse to meet these demands, potentially raising already-inflated vehicle prices.
The United Auto Workers are in negotiations with the "Big Three" U.S. automakers over a new labor contract, with the possibility of a strike looming as talks have been rocky and counteroffers have been rejected.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain stated that the Detroit Three automakers, including Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, are making progress towards meeting the union's demands as the deadline for current contracts approaches. Stellantis offered a 14.5% wage increase, Ford proposed a cost-of-living wage adjustment, and GM suggested a 10% boost, but the offers still fall short of the UAW's requested 46% increase.
Approximately 146,000 U.S. auto workers are poised to go on strike if General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for substantial pay raises and restored benefits, potentially causing significant disruptions in auto production and impacting the U.S. economy.
Car dealerships are preparing for potential strikes by the United Auto Workers against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, which could lead to inventory shortages and higher prices for both new and used cars.
The local auto workers' union at Ford's Sharonville transmission plant is preparing for a potential strike as the contract between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers expires, with picketing instructions issued and workers standing strong behind negotiators.
The United Auto Workers union could potentially strike at Detroit's Big Three automakers if a deal isn't reached by the contract deadline, although progress is being made in the talks regarding wages.
The United Auto Workers union plans to implement targeted strikes at certain plants if tentative contracts are not reached with General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, potentially affecting local contract issues and involving work stoppages only at specific plants.
Talks between the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers continue with workers on strike, as President Joe Biden sends a team to help resolve the strike.
A strike from the UAW against GM, Ford, and Stellantis may lead to higher car prices and limited availability for certain models, impacting consumers and dealerships.
Ford Motor Company has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian trade union, Unifor, to avoid a strike, while a strike is ongoing among American autoworkers.
Negotiations are ongoing on day seven of the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit Three plants, with the union threatening to send more workers to picket lines if progress is not made; key issues like wage increases and a tiered-wage system remain unresolved.
The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers could result in gains for Tesla and foreign automakers as Ford, GM, and Stellantis face challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles and potentially raising prices, according to Wedbush analysts.
US autoworkers are striking against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) to fight for fair wages and benefits, as well as taking on the power of the billionaire class represented by Stellantis chairman John Elkann and his wealthy family dynasty.
General Motors and Stellantis have announced layoffs attributed to damage from the United Auto Workers strike, with tensions rising as the union prepares for potential new walkouts.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded their strike to include additional GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, adding 5,600 workers and demanding wage increases and an end to tiered-wage scales, while Ford was spared due to progress in talks with the automaker.
Summary: The United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three automakers continues, with Ford reaching a deal with Canadian auto workers but no breakthroughs in negotiations with the UAW, as President Joe Biden prepares to visit the picket lines amid concerns over parts and supply shortages.
Strikes by United Auto Workers at General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford plants could escalate on Friday if negotiations do not make significant progress, potentially affecting more automaker sites.
Tensions rise between Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers as the union threatens to expand strikes amid stalled negotiations and accusations of delays and lack of urgency.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) made a new counter-proposal to Chrysler-parent Stellantis just one day before the planned strike, as talks between the union and the Detroit Three automakers continue with significant disagreements over key issues such as pay increases and compensation for electric vehicle workers.
The United Auto Workers' decision to strike midsize SUV plants at General Motors and Ford instead of targeting the plants that produce highly profitable pickups and large SUVs helped contain the damage to the auto parts suppliers, with Stellantis' last-minute intervention likely saving thousands of jobs in Michigan.
Negotiators for the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford Motor have made progress on pay increases, but significant issues such as pay and union representation at future battery plants remain unresolved, as the ongoing strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its 20th day.
The United Auto Workers union has announced that Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are likely to avoid an expansion of the ongoing strikes, as significant progress has been made in negotiations with GM regarding the future of auto jobs and the transition to electric vehicles.
Stellantis is urging its non-bargaining-unit employees, including those from diversity and inclusion groups, to volunteer and cross the United Auto Workers' picket line to work in parts distribution centers and help ensure that vehicle parts continue to reach dealerships amid the ongoing strike.
The United Auto Workers' negotiator expressed hope for a possible agreement with Stellantis this week as the unprecedented strike against all three Detroit automakers continues on its 24th day.
Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers have made progress, with General Motors agreeing to include electric vehicle battery production in its national agreement with the union, though Ford and Stellantis have not yet made similar offers.
