The United Auto Workers (UAW) may employ a strategy similar to the 1998 strike if they decide to strike against the Detroit automakers next month, potentially causing serious damage to the industry by targeting key component plants or focusing on one automaker while striking at plants that produce its bestselling vehicles.
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 president of the United Auto Workers union, Shawn Fain, who has only been in office for six months, could lead strikes by 145,000 members of his union at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis starting this Friday, potentially impacting the American economy and the 2024 presidential election.
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.
Former President Donald Trump refuses to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the Big Three automakers, framing the workers' fight as a partisan issue and encouraging them to stop paying union dues, despite claiming to champion American manufacturing workers.
Senator Bernie Sanders addressed striking United Auto Workers (UAW) employees in Detroit, Michigan, calling out automakers CEOs for their greed and advocating for fair treatment and negotiations.
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.
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.
The UAW's strike at the Detroit 3 automakers is shaping up to have a significant impact on the entire automotive industry, as it aims to regain influence and deliver hefty wage increases, putting pressure on Ford, GM, and Stellantis to make concessions; however, the labor movement's success remains uncertain in the face of looming challenges, such as the rise of Tesla and the need for Detroit automakers to balance labor costs with the transition to electric vehicles.
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.
The presence of foreign automakers in the southern United States has been driven by the region's union opposition and the financial incentives offered, but a successful United Auto Workers (UAW) strike could lead to pay raises and make the UAW more attractive, causing concern for foreign automakers who have chosen the South as their manufacturing base.
The president of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, has invited President Biden to join striking autoworkers on the picket lines in their growing strike against leading automakers, increasing pressure on the White House.
President Joe Biden's decision to visit Michigan and join striking United Auto Workers (UAW) is part of a more demonstrative approach to win the union's support without jeopardizing the nation's electric-vehicle transition, marking a departure from his previous behind-the-scenes labor strategy.
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.
Two United Auto Workers (UAW) members were hospitalized in Michigan after being hit by a car while demonstrating outside a GM plant, prompting President Biden to join striking UAW members and emphasize their right to a raise and benefits.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain calls for an additional 7,000 workers to go on strike, expanding the walkouts to a General Motors plant in Lansing, Michigan, and a Ford plant in Chicago, as Ford and GM refuse to make meaningful progress at the bargaining table.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain encouraged autoworkers on strike to continue fighting for justice and not be swayed by misleading messaging from the Detroit Three automakers.
United Auto Workers President Sean Fain is expected to announce the union's next moves in its ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, using a strategy of striking at certain plants and incrementally adding more targets to pressure the automakers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) called for a surprise strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, affecting about 9,000 workers, in an effort to push for a fair contract.
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 (UAW) has expanded its strike by calling 8,700 workers at Ford Motor Co.'s Kentucky Truck Plant to join the picket lines, increasing the total number of striking Detroit Three autoworkers to 34,000 and halting production at Ford's largest and most profitable plant, further impacting production at other Ford plants and suppliers, in an effort to gain a fair contract at Ford and the rest of the Big Three.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will provide an update on negotiations with Detroitâs Big Three automakers amid ongoing strikes, with the union warning of potential further action if needed, as they work towards their demands for wage hikes, pension restoration, and other benefits.
