As Grassroots Actions Intensify in Support of Strong Big 3 Contract, UAW President Fain Calls on Members to Organize Practice Pickets and Other Actions

UAW President Shawn Fain is encouraging UAW members and allies to organize grassroots actions to demand a strong contract from the Big Three automakers, providing materials and guidelines to support their actions.

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8/24/2023

Will the UAW strike? Here’s what we know as votes on strike authorization wrap up

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, led by President Shawn Fain, is preparing for a potential strike as contract negotiations with the Big Three Detroit automakers become more contentious, with the union requesting substantial pay raises, an end to wage tiers, restoration of pensions for new hires, cost-of-living increases, and other benefits.

9/2/2023

Why auto worker strikes against GM, Ford and Stellantis seem inevitable

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.

9/8/2023

UAW Chief to Address Auto Contract Talks in Friday Livestream as Expiration Nears

UAW President Shawn Fain will hold a Facebook livestream to discuss the union's reaction to counter-proposals by automakers in the ongoing contract talks, part of a transparency campaign that has revolutionized the negotiations.

9/11/2023

UAW President's Rally Travel Plans Alarm Automakers Amid Contract Talks

UAW President Shawn Fain's absence from a rally in Kokomo, Indiana, caused concern among auto executives that he may not be serious about reaching a deal, but Fain clarified that he is fully focused on contract negotiations in Detroit.

9/13/2023

Biden's Pro-Union Stance Faces Test as Auto Strikes Could Disrupt Economy

The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, has rallied workers ahead of a possible strike against Detroit's "Big Three" carmakers, highlighting workers' loss while companies profit, which may test President Biden's support for unions as strikes could potentially damage the economy.

9/15/2023

UAW Chief Takes Bold Stance in Simultaneous Talks with Detroit Automakers

Shawn Fain, the head of the United Auto Workers, has taken a bold and risky approach to the labor strikes by representing nearly 150,000 auto workers and using social media, appearances on news programs, and alliances with progressive politicians to reframe the UAW's contract bargaining as a battle between workers and global corporations.

9/15/2023

UAW President Shawn Fain Shakes Up Contract Negotiations with Unpredictable Tactics

UAW President Shawn Fain is injecting chaos into negotiations with striking autoworkers, implementing a unique strike strategy to maximize leverage and keep the automakers guessing, while also pressuring President Joe Biden by withholding the union's endorsement and criticizing his support.

9/19/2023

UAW Sets New Strike Deadline for Ford, GM, and Stellantis as Contract Talks Continue

UAW President Shawn Fain gives the Big Three automakers an ultimatum, stating that if they do not make substantial progress towards a fair agreement by Friday, September 22, more members will join the "stand up" strike.