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.
The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against General Motors and Stellantis, accusing them of refusing to bargain in good faith, while Ford Motor offered a 9% wage increase, much lower than the union's demand for a 46% hike.
Ford Motor has made a contract offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW), which would provide hourly employees with increased wages, lump-sum bonuses, and improved benefits.
Ford has made an offer to the United Auto Workers Union, but it is unlikely to be well-received.
The United Auto Workers union representing workers at the Big 3 U.S. automakers is demanding a four-day workweek at full-time pay, a 46% wage increase, and a share of company profits, threatening to strike if an agreement is not reached by September 14.
Union workers across industries, including the United Auto Workers, are demanding substantial pay raises of around 50% over four to five years, citing years of stagnant wages and robust company profits, with some unions successfully securing significant wage increases that exceed the expected rate of inflation.
Ford has fast-tracked pay raises for nearly 8,000 workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union just before the contract expiration.
Ford has put forth a better offer in contract negotiations with the UAW, focusing on improvements in wages, cost-of-living adjustments, and contract ratification bonuses, in an effort to avoid a labor strike before the September 14 deadline.
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.
The United Auto Workers' potential strike could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion and disrupt production at certain UAW factories, particularly targeting Ford's popular F-150 pickup truck, potentially leading to higher prices and affecting the broader auto industry.
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.
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.
Ford CEO responds to union criticisms as the United Auto Workers prepare for a strike against all three automakers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) held a limited and targeted strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis over issues including pay, pensions, and work hours, with demands for a 40% wage increase over four years and improvements to retiree benefits; the automakers have offered wage increases of around 14.5% to 20% over the same period, citing investments in electric vehicle production and the need to balance wage increases with costs associated with EV development.
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The United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three carmakers may reach an agreement sooner if they focus on key job provisions, although the union will likely have to accept that a 32-hour workweek for 40 hours of pay is not feasible, according to industry insiders and observers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is rejecting the 21% pay hike offered by Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, as autoworkers from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis went on strike demanding fair wages and improved benefits.
Ford reached a deal with the Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, on a new three-year national labor contract, potentially setting a precedent for a deal to be reached in the US labor dispute between the Big Three automakers and unionized autoworkers.
The ongoing UAW talks involve a contention over wages, with the union seeking a 40% pay increase, while automakers offer about half that percentage; the top hourly production wage for UAW members is $32 an hour, while the average hourly wage rate for all production and non-supervisory autoworkers in the US is $27.99 per hour.
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states, citing demands for higher wages and shorter working hours.
Despite expanding its strike against GM and Stellantis, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has decided not to expand the number of Ford workers on strike due to progress in negotiations with Ford.
Legacy automaker Ford admits that there are still significant gaps in key economic issues in their talks with United Auto Workers (UAW) despite some progress, while the Canadian labor union Unifor votes in favor of Ford's new three-year contract which includes wage increases of up to 25%.
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.
Ford Motor reported a nearly 8% increase in U.S. auto sales for the third quarter, driven by strong demand for crossover SUVs and pickup trucks, despite concerns over supply disruptions caused by the ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union.
General Motors estimates that the United Auto Workers strike will cost around $200 million during the third quarter and has filed for additional credit of up to $6 billion in case of ongoing labor troubles.
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.
Approximately 400 Ford employees are being temporarily laid off due to the United Auto Workers' strike, bringing Ford's total layoffs to around 1,330, while General Motors estimates that the strike has cost them $200 million.
Ford Motor Co.'s sales rose 7.7% in the third quarter, driven by higher sales of hybrid vehicles and trucks, while the effects of the United Auto Workers strike have yet to significantly impact sales.
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.
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