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.
UAW President Shawn Fain is encouraging UAW members and allies to organize grassroots actions to demand a strong contract from the Big Three automakers, providing materials and guidelines to support their actions.
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.
UAW President Shawn Fain will hold a Facebook livestream to discuss the union's reaction to counter-proposals by automakers in the ongoing contract talks, part of a transparency campaign that has revolutionized the negotiations.
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain is pushing for a 32-hour work week for 40 hours of pay, inspired by successful trials of shorter work weeks by companies like Microsoft, but automakers are unlikely to approve the proposal due to logistical challenges and cost.
UAW President Shawn Fain's absence from a rally in Kokomo, Indiana, caused concern among auto executives that he may not be serious about reaching a deal, but Fain clarified that he is fully focused on contract negotiations in Detroit.
Ford CEO Jim Farley accuses United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain of not taking bargaining seriously and blames him for not showing up to negotiate, as they face a strike deadline.
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.
The leader of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, is frustrated with President Joe Biden and other Democratic lawmakers for not coming out more aggressively in support of his union during their strike against the Big Three automakers.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will announce whether recent intensified bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers has made enough progress to prevent further walkouts in a video address scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT.
UAW President Shawn Fain made progress in contract talks with automakers, including securing coverage for battery workers under the same contract, although negotiations are still ongoing.
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 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.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will provide an update on negotiations with Detroit’s 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.
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 union president, Shawn Fain, is warning of potential further action as negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automakers continue amid ongoing strikes at increasingly valuable automotive facilities.
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.