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.
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.
Canadian union Unifor has selected Ford Motor Company as the pattern-setting target for auto talks in 2023, diverging from the United Auto Workers' approach with the domestic three companies in the US. Unifor President Lana Payne aims to reach a deal with Ford by the September 18th deadline, while UAW President Shawn Fain may consider striking all three domestic companies simultaneously.
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.
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.
Ford has put forth a better offer in contract negotiations with the UAW, focusing on improvements in wages, cost-of-living adjustments, and contract ratification bonuses, in an effort to avoid a labor strike before the September 14 deadline.
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.
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 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 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.
Ford Motor and Canadian union Unifor have reached a tentative deal, avoiding labor strikes, covering 5,600 autoworkers in Ontario, Canada.
Canadian autoworkers at Ford Motor Co. have secured a new contract that includes wins in areas such as pensions, wages, and job security, according to Unifor National President Lana Payne.
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.
Legacy automaker Ford admits that there are still significant gaps in key economic issues in their talks with United Auto Workers (UAW) despite some progress, while the Canadian labor union Unifor votes in favor of Ford's new three-year contract which includes wage increases of up to 25%.
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.
The United Auto Workers union is delaying negotiations with Ford Motor over future EV battery plants, potentially impacting the automotive industry's future and President Joe Biden's push for domestic manufacturing.
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional assembly plants at Ford and General Motors, while negotiations at Stellantis prevent the expansion of picket lines there.
Ford Motor Co. has made a comprehensive offer to the United Auto Workers in an effort to reach a tentative agreement on a new contract, which includes various benefits and wage increases, while the union is seeking greater job security and retirement benefits during the transition to electric vehicles.
Negotiators for the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford Motor have made progress on pay increases, but significant issues such as pay and union representation at future battery plants remain unresolved, as the ongoing strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its 20th day.
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.
United Auto Workers members with Mack Trucks are voting on a tentative agreement that falls short of their demands, including hourly pay increases, equal pay, inflation protection, and shorter work weeks.
General Motors has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian autoworkers after a national strike was called by the union, and the strike has been put on hold for workers to vote on the agreement.
Canadian autoworkers' union, Unifor, and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement after a strike, which includes wage increases and other gains for workers.
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 (UAW) union is ready to add more workers to its picket lines at any time as negotiations with the Big Three automakers enter a new phase, marking a tactical shift in the strike strategy. The union aims to speed up progress in negotiations and put pressure on the automakers to meet their demands for higher wages and benefits.
Canadian autoworkers represented by Unifor ratify a new labor agreement with General Motors, securing significant wage increases, benefits, job security, and the conversion of part-time workers to full-time positions.
Autoworkers in Canada have ratified a new labor contract with General Motors, avoiding a resumption of a strike, with the deal providing base-wage increases of nearly 20% and improved pensions.
Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors, with pay raises and benefits included in the deal.
Ford executive chairman, Bill Ford, has called on the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to end their 32-day strike and reach a new labor agreement, warning of the growing impact to the automaker and the U.S. economy.
