UAW reaches tentative labor agreement with General Motors

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers on Monday reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with General Motors, a move that is expected to end the union’s six-week strike against Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. The deal features a 25% wage increase across a four-and-a-half year deal with cost of living adjustments, the Associated Press … Read more

Ford chair bashes UAW for escalating strike, says Ford is not the enemy — Toyota, Honda and Tesla are

[ad_1] The chairman of Ford is urging the United Auto Workers to end its strike against the company his great grandfather Henry Ford started in 1903, arguing that America’s future is tied to the success of the iconic car brand. In his first public statement since the union strike began last month, Bill Ford on … Read more

Ford recalls more than 238,000 Explorers over potential rear axle bolt failure

[ad_1] Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park. The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after getting two complaints that repairs didn’t … Read more

UAW may expand strike as talks with Big Three automakers fail to yield breakthrough

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers is expected on Friday to announce additional work stoppages at Detroit’s Big Three carmakers, expanding a strike that has already shuttered assembly plants, parts distribution centers and other facilities across more than 20 states. UAW President Shawn Fain is scheduled to appear in a broadcast on Facebook at 10 a.m. to … Read more

UAW strike could expand to more car plants if automakers miss Friday deadline

[ad_1] The Big Three automakers face a noon deadline Friday to show progress in negotiations with striking members of the United Auto Workers. Should talks stall, the union’s next step could be to target additional Ford, General Motors and Stellantis plants for work stoppages. UAW President Shawn Fain is set to provide an update on Facebook Live … Read more

UAW threatens to expand strike to more auto plants by end of week

[ad_1] The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three entered its fourth day with no signs of an early breakthrough and amid a threat by the United Auto Workers that the labor action could soon escalate.  A spokesman for General Motors said that representatives of the company and the labor group were continuing to negotiate. … Read more

Auto industry strike continues as UAW chief Shawn Fain demands

[ad_1] Historic UAW strike continues: Father, daughter speak from the picket line Historic UAW strike continues: Father, daughter speak from the picket line 02:21 The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread. A … Read more

The UAW in Detroit is barreling toward a strike. Here’s what that would look like.

[ad_1] Autoworkers in Detroit are planning to walk off the job Friday if their union leaders can’t agree on a new labor contract with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.  United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said during a Facebook Live event late Wednesday that members will use a so-called “stand up” strike strategy in which … Read more

Auto workers could go on strike within days. Here’s what to know.

[ad_1] The clock is ticking for Detroit’s Big Three automakers to ink a new labor contract and avoid a work stoppage that could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars.  Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler) have until 11:59 on Thursday to reach an agreement or face a potential strike by more than … Read more

UAW chief says time is running out for Ford, GM and Stellantis to avoid a strike

[ad_1] What a potential UAW strike could mean for the supply chain What a potential UAW strike could mean for the supply chain 06:28 The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts … Read more