UAW members marched in Detroit demanding equal pay and better contracts from automakers as contract negotiations continue, with the possibility of a strike looming.
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.
Ford Motor has made a contract offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW), which would provide hourly employees with increased wages, lump-sum bonuses, and improved benefits.
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 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.
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 United Auto Workers (UAW) union has made a labor contract counterproposal to Ford Motor, while Chrysler parent company Stellantis plans to make its counteroffer this week, as talks intensify ahead of the expiration of the current labor agreements.
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.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain stated that the Detroit Three automakers, including Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, are making progress towards meeting the union's demands as the deadline for current contracts approaches. Stellantis offered a 14.5% wage increase, Ford proposed a cost-of-living wage adjustment, and GM suggested a 10% boost, but the offers still fall short of the UAW's requested 46% increase.
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 (UAW) has established a new process for electronic strike pay, requiring members to have a current email account in preparation for a potential strike.
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.
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.
Former President Donald Trump refuses to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the Big Three automakers, framing the workers' fight as a partisan issue and encouraging them to stop paying union dues, despite claiming to champion American manufacturing workers.
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.
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 (UAW) President, Shawn Fain, posted a cheeky insult on Twitter aimed at major automakers as the union enters its first few days of striking against Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors simultaneously.
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 Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding that General Motors (GM) give more money to assembly-line workers instead of spending billions on stock buybacks, as the UAW believes that the Detroit Three automakers have been minting profits and should share more with their employees.
The UAW's strike at the Detroit 3 automakers is shaping up to have a significant impact on the entire automotive industry, as it aims to regain influence and deliver hefty wage increases, putting pressure on Ford, GM, and Stellantis to make concessions; however, the labor movement's success remains uncertain in the face of looming challenges, such as the rise of Tesla and the need for Detroit automakers to balance labor costs with the transition to electric vehicles.
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.
