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.
High-stakes negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers could lead to a strike later this month, putting added pressure on already beaten-down shares of Ford Motor.
The United Auto Workers are in negotiations with the "Big Three" U.S. automakers over a new labor contract, with the possibility of a strike looming as talks have been rocky and counteroffers have been rejected.
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 United Auto Workers union is ready to go on strike at American automakers if a tentative deal is not reached by Thursday night, with the union demanding significant wage increases and the return of traditional pension plans and retiree healthcare for all members.
The United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers are on the verge of a work stoppage that could have significant implications for the industry, the economy, and President Joe Biden's political standing, as negotiations over contracts are set to expire at midnight Thursday.
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.
The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers could result in gains for Tesla and foreign automakers as Ford, GM, and Stellantis face challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles and potentially raising prices, according to Wedbush analysts.
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.
President Biden plans to visit Michigan to show support for autoworkers on strike against the Detroit automakers, while former president Donald Trump is expected to deliver a speech to union members in the same state the following day.
Strikes by United Auto Workers at General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford plants could escalate on Friday if negotiations do not make significant progress, potentially affecting more automaker sites.
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 union did not announce a strike expansion or deal with carmakers in his latest social media address, but negotiations continue.
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.
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 strike continues as workers reject a tentative deal, while Canada's auto union, Unifor, faces difficulties in negotiations with GM.
Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers have made progress, with General Motors agreeing to include electric vehicle battery production in its national agreement with the union, though Ford and Stellantis have not yet made similar offers.
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.
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.
United Auto Workers strikers at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant are determined to continue the strike until they achieve their goals of ending the tier system and regaining what they sacrificed during the Great Recession, despite receiving smaller strike paychecks and enduring difficult weather conditions.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is expected to provide an update on the progress of negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automotive companies as the historic strike reaches its 35th day.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has stated that the union's strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis will continue as there is still more to be won in the negotiations.
### Summary
The United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers enters its sixth week with more walkouts and narrowing talks, as serious progress has been made but not enough to end the picket lines.
The United Automobile Workers union and Ford Motor have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contract, which includes a 25% pay increase, major gains on pensions and job security, and the right to strike over plant closures, potentially ending the wave of walkouts and setting a precedent for deals with other automakers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville played a pivotal role in pushing the company to reach a tentative agreement with the union after 41 days of negotiations, with the threat of a strike at Ford's Rouge Manufacturing Complex in Michigan looming if a deal was not reached. The agreement still needs to be ratified by UAW members, but Ford's CEO is pleased with the tentative deal and workers are returning to work to maintain pressure on General Motors and Stellantis.
