The United Auto Workers union is preparing for possible strikes at the nation’s three unionized automakers next month, as they seek to regain lost concessions and protect members during the transition to electric vehicles.
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 and three Detroit automakers are facing a looming strike as contract negotiations stall, potentially impacting the U.S. economy and the companies' profits amid the shift to electric vehicles and demands for improved wages and benefits.
A potential worker strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union could pose a significant threat to the progress and profits of major automakers such as GM and Ford, potentially leading to production delays and increased costs for the companies.
A potential United Auto Workers strike could have negative effects on car shoppers, particularly for certain models of cars, trucks, or SUVs, depending on the automaker and the specific vehicle desired.
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 local auto workers' union at Ford's Sharonville transmission plant is preparing for a potential strike as the contract between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers expires, with picketing instructions issued and workers standing strong behind negotiators.
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.
The United Auto Workers union plans to implement targeted strikes at certain plants if tentative contracts are not reached with General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, potentially affecting local contract issues and involving work stoppages only at specific plants.
The United Auto Workers' threat to strike against major automakers could test Joe Biden's claim of being the most pro-union president in US history and have significant economic and political implications, potentially causing car shortages and layoffs in auto-supply industries and other sectors.
The United Auto Workers union will strike against Detroit automakers if labor deals are not reached by Thursday's deadline, according to UAW President Shawn Fain.
Auto workers have initiated a series of strikes after failing to reach an agreement with the three largest US manufacturers over a new contract, marking a major industrial labor action and targeting all three Detroit carmakers simultaneously.
The United Auto Workers' strike against car companies in Michigan is seen as a real-time test of President Biden's economic agenda and policy positions, including higher wages for the middle class, support for unions, and the push for an electric vehicle future.
More than 12,000 workers at the Big Three automakers are on strike in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri due to inadequate wages and benefits, demanding higher pay and an end to the tiered employment system.
Autoworkers strike as United Autoworkers Union demands 36% pay increase over four years, affecting Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri; President Biden to speak on the matter later today.
The United Auto Workers strike presents a risk to the U.S. economy, but it also demonstrates that workers are advocating for their fair share in a strong macroeconomy, according to Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein.
Negotiations are ongoing on day seven of the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit Three plants, with the union threatening to send more workers to picket lines if progress is not made; key issues like wage increases and a tiered-wage system remain unresolved.
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.
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 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.
US autoworkers are striking against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) to fight for fair wages and benefits, as well as taking on the power of the billionaire class represented by Stellantis chairman John Elkann and his wealthy family dynasty.
President Joe Biden is joining auto union workers on the picket line in Michigan because he is "deeply pro-worker" and supports their fight for fair wages and benefits, not to outshine former President Donald Trump, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Auto workers in the United States, led by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, are engaged in a historic strike against the Detroit Big Three - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis - fighting for increased wages, elimination of the tiered wage system, and guarantees for workers in electric vehicle battery plants, highlighting the issue of inequality and injustice in the industry.
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.
Five picketing workers in the United Auto Workers strike were hit by a vehicle outside a General Motors plant in Michigan, with minor injuries and two workers taken to the hospital, as President Biden joins striking workers on the picket line.
The United Auto Workers is considering further strikes against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis as labor negotiations continue to stall.
Tensions rise between Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers as the union threatens to expand strikes amid stalled negotiations and accusations of delays and lack of urgency.
The United Auto Workers union is expanding strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor to two U.S. assembly plants, targeting Ford's Chicago Assembly in Illinois and GM's Lansing Delta Township plant in mid-Michigan, while sparing Chrysler-parent Stellantis due to recent progress in negotiations.
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.
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 strike against Ford by ordering workers to go on strike at the company's largest plant, the Kentucky Truck Plant, after negotiations failed to yield a satisfactory contract agreement.
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 United Auto Workers' strike at Ford's Kentucky truck plant raises concerns about the spread of the economic effects of the work stoppage and the potential for more aggressive strikes against other automakers such as GM and Stellantis.
Thousands of United Auto Workers Union members are in their fifth week of striking against the Detroit Three automakers, with 8,700 workers at Ford's largest plant walking off the job and risking the company losing approximately $30 million per day in profit.
The monthlong strike by the United Automobile Workers union and their demands for higher pay and benefits could damage the U.S. auto industry and hinder its ability to compete against nonunion foreign rivals, according to the executive chairman of Ford Motor, William Clay Ford Jr.
Americans overwhelmingly support unionized autoworkers in their strike against major car companies, with 76% siding with the workers, according to a CNN poll, despite most saying that elected officials should not get involved in labor disputes.
The United Automobile Workers union's strike is seen as a step toward better pay for both union and nonunion autoworkers, as the U.S. automakers claim nonunion rivals put them at a disadvantage while labor leaders hope for increased unionization in Southern states.
