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 (UAW) union has taken a step closer to a potential strike, as 97 percent of its members voted to give their leaders permission to call a work stoppage at the Big Three automakers after contract negotiations if necessary, with demands for a 40 percent pay increase and other concessions making a strike likely.
Businesses near auto plants in Michigan are planning to support United Auto Workers (UAW) members if they go on strike, which could have a ripple effect on the economy.
The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union criticizes General Motors' wage offer as "insulting" and warns of an impending strike if a fair deal is not reached.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, has rallied workers ahead of a possible strike against Detroit's "Big Three" carmakers, highlighting workers' loss while companies profit, which may test President Biden's support for unions as strikes could potentially damage the economy.
The United Auto Workers union has gone on strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis simultaneously, demanding increased wages, benefits, and job protections, marking the first time in its history that it has struck all three of America's unionized automakers at once.
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.
The UAW union has launched strikes at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants after failing to reach a new labor agreement, resulting in temporary layoffs and potential impacts on the economy.
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.
The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced plans for a possible strike against the Big Three automakers if a fair contract is not reached, using a new tactic called the "stand-up strike," which will involve striking at targeted locations rather than all facilities at once.
The migration of automakers to the anti-union South and the shift to electric vehicles is threatening the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, as fewer plants in the South are unionized and EV jobs pay less than traditional auto jobs, raising concerns about lower compensation and the future of unions in the auto industry.
The United Automobile Workers' strike against Michigan automakers presents both advantages and risks for Tesla, as the electric vehicle maker can leverage the work stoppages to strengthen its lead in battery technology and software but also faces the U.A.W.'s determination to secure a victory for its members through union organizing efforts.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union leading the strike against major U.S. automakers earned a high salary of $347,389, placing him in the top 5% of earners in his home state of Indiana.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is ready to add more workers to its picket lines at any time as negotiations with the Big Three automakers enter a new phase, marking a tactical shift in the strike strategy. The union aims to speed up progress in negotiations and put pressure on the automakers to meet their demands for higher wages and benefits.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, announced that the union is prepared to expand its strike against the Big Three automakers at any time, marking a new phase in their fight for better contracts.
Ford executive chairman, Bill Ford, has called on the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to end their 32-day strike and reach a new labor agreement, warning of the growing impact to the automaker and the U.S. economy.
