The United Auto Workers union is preparing for possible strikes at the nation’s three unionized automakers next month, as they seek to regain lost concessions and protect members during the transition to electric vehicles.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has authorized a strike at the Detroit Three automakers if a new labor contract is not reached by September 14, with 97% of voting members at General Motors (GM), Ford Motor, and Stellantis in favor of the authorization.
Ford has made an offer to the United Auto Workers Union, but it is unlikely to be well-received.
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 union is set to meet with General Motors to hear the automaker's counter offer after accusing the company of dragging its feet in negotiations, with the union threatening a strike if a deal is not reached by the contract deadline.
Ford Motor Co has announced that approximately 8,000 U.S. workers represented by the United Auto Workers union will receive an average additional pay of $4.33 per hour under the provisions of the current contract agreed in 2019.
The United Auto Workers union is ready to go on strike at American automakers if a tentative deal is not reached by Thursday night, with the union demanding significant wage increases and the return of traditional pension plans and retiree healthcare for all members.
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 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.
The strike by autoworkers against the Big 3 U.S. automakers highlights the growing gap between CEO and worker pay, with the United Auto Workers demanding a 46% raise for workers over the next four years, exceeding the combined 40% increase in CEO compensation over the past four years.
The Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, has reached a tentative labor deal with Ford Motor Co., preventing a potential strike and potentially influencing the separate negotiations between the UAW and the Detroit Three in the United States.
The United Auto Workers union is set to escalate their strike against the Big Three automakers in an effort to combat stagnant wages and other concessions, with UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce which plants will join the strike next.
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.
Ford Motor is avoiding the worst of unions' wrath in heated 2023 labor negotiations compared to GM and Stellantis.
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.
Top executives at Ford and General Motors criticize the United Auto Workers' leadership as the strike enters its 15th day and expands to new plants, with Ford accusing the union of "holding the deal hostage" over planned electric-vehicle battery plants and GM claiming the UAW has "no real intent to get to an agreement."
Ford CEO Jim Farley accuses the United Auto Workers union of holding up a new labor agreement in an attempt to secure equal wages for workers at battery plants, while also expressing concerns about the eligibility of batteries made at a planned Michigan plant using Chinese technology for tax credits.
Ford Motor makes a new offer to United Auto Workers to end strikes, while General Motors temporarily lays off more workers.
Ford Motor Co. has made a comprehensive offer to the United Auto Workers in an effort to reach a tentative agreement on a new contract, which includes various benefits and wage increases, while the union is seeking greater job security and retirement benefits during the transition to electric vehicles.
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.
The president of the United Auto Workers urges union members to continue their strike against Detroit carmakers, highlighting the importance of the labor movement and the fight against corporate greed.
The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike to include Ford Motor Co.'s Kentucky Truck Plant, adding to the thousands of autoworkers already on strike at various facilities, resulting in significant economic losses.
The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike to Ford's largest truck and SUV factory in Louisville, affecting 8,700 workers and disrupting the company's global sales, after Ford failed to make progress in contract negotiations, bringing the total number of striking UAW workers at major automakers to roughly 22 percent of the union's workers, leading to severe disruptions in the industry and ripple effects on suppliers and non-striking UAW members.
The United Auto Workers union escalated its strike against Ford by ordering workers to go on strike at the company's largest plant, the Kentucky Truck Plant, after negotiations failed to yield a satisfactory contract agreement.
The United Auto Workers union escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers by walking off their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant, affecting the largest and most profitable Ford plant in the world.
