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Posted 9/22/2023, 8:07:20 PM

GM Seeks Salaried Staff Volunteers to Work Parts Centers Amid Expanding UAW Strike

GM asks salaried staff to volunteer crossing picket lines, work parts centers amid UAW strike
Email says GM seeking temporary commitments to pack, ship parts if strike happens
UAW expands strike from 3 plants to 38 GM, Stellantis parts centers as talks stall
Expert says using untrained staff risks problems meeting needs, but GM likely has contingencies
UAW negotiating new contracts with Detroit 3 automakers, after initial strike at 3 assembly plants

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9/5/2023

GM exec says UAW demands 'would threaten...manufacturing momentum'

General Motors' global head of manufacturing and GM President express concerns over the demands received from the United Auto Workers union in a video statement, emphasizing the need for a fair agreement without a strike.

9/10/2023

UAW Threatens Strike Against Big 3 Automakers if New Contracts With Big Pay Hikes Not Reached

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.

9/16/2023

UAW Workers Strike Against Big 3 Automakers, Companies Respond With Layoffs

The United Auto Workers' strike has led to temporary layoffs for 600 workers at Ford's Michigan plant and is expected to affect 2,000 workers at General Motors' Kansas plant, with no compensation provided by the companies.

9/20/2023

UAW Strikes Targeted GM, Ford, and Stellantis Plants Over Contract Demands

General Motors has laid off most of the unionized workers at its Kansas assembly plant due to the ongoing UAW strikes, which is the largest ripple effect of the strikes so far; however, the strike's impact on the auto industry is currently smaller than expected due to the UAW's novel strategy of targeted plant strikes.

9/27/2023

UAW Workers Strike GM Warehouses Over Pay Gap, Drawing Bipartisan Support in Pennsylvania Despite Disruption Worries

A strike by autoworkers at General Motors is gaining public support in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as residents sympathize with the workers' desire for better pay and benefits in an era of income inequality.

9/30/2023

UAW Workers Expand Strike to More GM Facilities Seeking Fair Contract

General Motors has laid off 130 union workers at the Parma Metal Center and 34 union workers at the Marion Metal Center, as the UAW strike continues to have ripple effects on the automaker's operations.

10/2/2023

GM Strike Drags On, Kansas City Plant Stalled and 1,800 Workers Sidelined

General Motors plant in Kansas City, Kansas remains idle due to strike as approximately 1,800 workers are sidelined and demanding a 40% pay hike.

10/7/2023

UAW President Urges Striking Workers to Stand Firm as Auto Strike Enters 4th Week

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.

10/9/2023

UAW Secures Right to Unionize EV Battery Plants After Threatening Strike at GM Plant

General Motors has made a key concession to the United Auto Workers by allowing workers at GM battery manufacturing plants to unionize, averting further walkouts.

10/10/2023

GM Canada Workers Go on Strike After Deal Talks Fail, Joining U.S. Action

The Canadian union representing General Motors workers calls for a strike due to disagreements over several issues, including the transition of temporary workers to permanent status and healthcare allowances for retirees.

10/10/2023

GM Canada Workers Strike at 3 Facilities After Contract Talks Stall

Approximately 4,300 unionized workers at three General Motors facilities in Canada went on strike after the automaker failed to negotiate a new deal, adding to the pressure faced by GM as it deals with an ongoing strike in the US initiated by the United Auto Workers.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 8:07:20 PM

GM Seeks Salaried Staff Volunteers to Work Parts Centers Amid Expanding UAW Strike

GM asks salaried staff to volunteer crossing picket lines, work parts centers amid UAW strike
Email says GM seeking temporary commitments to pack, ship parts if strike happens
UAW expands strike from 3 plants to 38 GM, Stellantis parts centers as talks stall
Expert says using untrained staff risks problems meeting needs, but GM likely has contingencies
UAW negotiating new contracts with Detroit 3 automakers, after initial strike at 3 assembly plants

freep.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

GM exec says UAW demands 'would threaten...manufacturing momentum'

9/10/2023

UAW Threatens Strike Against Big 3 Automakers if New Contracts With Big Pay Hikes Not Reached

9/16/2023

UAW Workers Strike Against Big 3 Automakers, Companies Respond With Layoffs

9/20/2023

UAW Strikes Targeted GM, Ford, and Stellantis Plants Over Contract Demands

9/27/2023

UAW Workers Strike GM Warehouses Over Pay Gap, Drawing Bipartisan Support in Pennsylvania Despite Disruption Worries

9/30/2023

UAW Workers Expand Strike to More GM Facilities Seeking Fair Contract

10/2/2023

GM Strike Drags On, Kansas City Plant Stalled and 1,800 Workers Sidelined

General Motors plant in Kansas City, Kansas remains idle due to strike as approximately 1,800 workers are sidelined and demanding a 40% pay hike.

10/7/2023

UAW President Urges Striking Workers to Stand Firm as Auto Strike Enters 4th Week

10/9/2023

UAW Secures Right to Unionize EV Battery Plants After Threatening Strike at GM Plant

General Motors has made a key concession to the United Auto Workers by allowing workers at GM battery manufacturing plants to unionize, averting further walkouts.

10/10/2023

GM Canada Workers Go on Strike After Deal Talks Fail, Joining U.S. Action

10/10/2023

GM Canada Workers Strike at 3 Facilities After Contract Talks Stall