The United Auto Workers union has made a labor contract counterproposal to Ford Motor, while Chrysler-parent Stellantis is planning its counteroffer, as talks heat up ahead of the expiration of current labor agreements.
Stellantis has offered its hourly workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) significant wage increases in an attempt to avoid a costly strike, with the offer including a 14.5% wage increase over four years and a 27% boost for newer employees, while negotiations continue before the current contracts expire on Thursday.
Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are reaching a critical point as the possibility of a simultaneous strike at all three companies looms.
The United Auto Workers union plans to strike three major assembly plants of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis in the United States if agreements are not reached, potentially affecting around 12,700 workers.
Automotive plants affected by the United Auto Workers strike could potentially lose production of up to 25,000 vehicles, with the most severe potential losses expected at the Stellantis plant in Toledo, Ohio, and GM's Wentzville Plant in Missouri.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain rejected a 21% pay increase from Stellantis as nearly 13,000 auto workers continued their third day of picketing outside three plants in Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
The United Auto Workers are planning a rally at Stellantis' headquarters in response to rumors of facility closures leaked during negotiations.
Stellantis is laying off 68 workers at its Ohio plant due to the United Auto Workers' strike, and anticipates more layoffs at other facilities, as talks between the union and automakers have not resulted in significant breakthroughs.
GM and Stellantis are laying off workers as a deadline approaches for a deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to avoid a strike, with GM idling its plant in Kansas due to a shortage of stampings from the UAW-striking Wentzville plant and Stellantis passing a new counterproposal to the UAW.
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.
The United Auto Workers' strike against GM and Stellantis expands as thousands of workers walk off the job at distribution centers, demanding better wages and job security.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) made a new counter-proposal to Chrysler-parent Stellantis just one day before the planned strike, as talks between the union and the Detroit Three automakers continue with significant disagreements over key issues such as pay increases and compensation for electric vehicle workers.
The United Auto Workers' decision to strike midsize SUV plants at General Motors and Ford instead of targeting the plants that produce highly profitable pickups and large SUVs helped contain the damage to the auto parts suppliers, with Stellantis' last-minute intervention likely saving thousands of jobs in Michigan.
Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit Three automakers continue as the strike enters its 17th day, with Stellantis and Ford making progress but General Motors still far apart on key demands.
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.
Stellantis is urging its non-bargaining-unit employees, including those from diversity and inclusion groups, to volunteer and cross the United Auto Workers' picket line to work in parts distribution centers and help ensure that vehicle parts continue to reach dealerships amid the ongoing strike.
The United Auto Workers' negotiator expressed hope for a possible agreement with Stellantis this week as the unprecedented strike against all three Detroit automakers continues on its 24th day.
Chrysler-parent Stellantis is laying off 570 workers and General Motors is cutting nearly 200 employees due to the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.
Jeep maker Stellantis has laid off over 500 workers at its Trenton Engine Complex in response to the United Auto Workers' strike at its Wrangler and Gladiator plant, contributing to the total of 2,230 layoffs caused by the strike across various automakers in Detroit; losses from the strike have reached a record-setting $5.5 billion.
Stellantis announces additional layoffs of 570 workers, citing the ongoing UAW strike at its Toledo Assembly Complex and storage constraints.
The United Auto Workers' strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck plant is increasing pressure on Stellantis and General Motors as contract negotiations continue, potentially signaling the endgame of coordinated walkouts at the Detroit Three.
Dodge and Chrysler owner, Stellantis, cancels its participation at CES 2024 due to ongoing union negotiations with the United Auto Workers.
