UAW Chief to Address Auto Contract Talks in Friday Livestream as Expiration Nears

UAW President Shawn Fain holding Facebook livestream Friday at 5pm to discuss automakers' contract proposals
Current UAW contract covering 150,000 hourly autoworkers at Ford, GM, Stellantis expires Sept 14
Automakers negotiating deals simultaneously this year
Ford sweetened offer to avoid strike; Stellantis offer includes 14.5% wage hikes
Fain called GM's counteroffer "insulting"; said it doesn't adequately address economic issues

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8/24/2023

As Grassroots Actions Intensify in Support of Strong Big 3 Contract, UAW President Fain Calls on Members to Organize Practice Pickets and Other Actions

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.

9/15/2023

UAW Chief Takes Bold Stance in Simultaneous Talks with Detroit Automakers

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.

9/19/2023

UAW President Posts Samuel L. Jackson Clip with Expletive as Strike Against Automakers Continues

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.

10/6/2023

UAW President to Announce Next Moves in Ongoing Strike Against Detroit 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.

10/6/2023

UAW President to Announce Today If Progress in Talks Is Enough to Avert More Strikes

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.

10/6/2023

UAW Head Fain Blasts Executives, Says Strike Strategy Working but No Deal Yet With Automakers

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.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 8:52:57 PM

UAW Chief to Address Auto Contract Talks in Friday Livestream as Expiration Nears

UAW President Shawn Fain holding Facebook livestream Friday at 5pm to discuss automakers' contract proposals
Current UAW contract covering 150,000 hourly autoworkers at Ford, GM, Stellantis expires Sept 14
Automakers negotiating deals simultaneously this year
Ford sweetened offer to avoid strike; Stellantis offer includes 14.5% wage hikes
Fain called GM's counteroffer "insulting"; said it doesn't adequately address economic issues

freep.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

As Grassroots Actions Intensify in Support of Strong Big 3 Contract, UAW President Fain Calls on Members to Organize Practice Pickets and Other Actions

9/15/2023

UAW Chief Takes Bold Stance in Simultaneous Talks with Detroit Automakers

9/19/2023

UAW President Posts Samuel L. Jackson Clip with Expletive as Strike Against Automakers Continues

10/6/2023

UAW President to Announce Next Moves in Ongoing Strike Against Detroit Automakers

10/6/2023

UAW President to Announce Today If Progress in Talks Is Enough to Avert More Strikes

10/6/2023

UAW Head Fain Blasts Executives, Says Strike Strategy Working but No Deal Yet With Automakers

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.