The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, led by President Shawn Fain, is preparing for a potential strike as contract negotiations with the Big Three Detroit automakers become more contentious, with the union requesting substantial pay raises, an end to wage tiers, restoration of pensions for new hires, cost-of-living increases, and other benefits.
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.
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.
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.
Shawn Fain, the head of the United Auto Workers, has taken a bold and risky approach to the labor strikes by representing nearly 150,000 auto workers and using social media, appearances on news programs, and alliances with progressive politicians to reframe the UAW's contract bargaining as a battle between workers and global corporations.
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.
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.
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 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.
