Oct 10 GM workers in Canada strike, negotiations ongoing By Associated Press The action came after Unifor workers ratified a new three-year labor contract with Ford late last month. They are seeking a similar agreement with GM. Continue reading
Sep 27 3 experts on the UAW strike and why we’re seeing an American labor ‘upsurge’ By Kenichi Serino Capping off a summer of strikes, the move by United Auto Workers is the result of decades of workers' dissatisfaction and the belief that now is the moment to flex their strength. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 8:01 UAW president discusses Biden joining picket line and union’s demands from automakers By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings In a first for a sitting president, President Biden joined a picket line in Michigan Tuesday to show support to striking members of the United Auto Workers union. It's the second week of strikes against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, GM,… Continue watching
Sep 22 UAW expands strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states, Biden plans visit to show support By David Koenig, Associated Press The president of the United Auto Workers said the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 6:08 UAW strike stretches on amid warnings of more factory shutdowns By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The United Auto Workers strike is now in its fifth day, with the battle centering on disputes over wages, job protections and benefits. But it also involves the larger shift toward electric vehicles, which auto workers fear will render some… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: UAW strike enters 4th day as negotiators fail to reach agreement In our news wrap Monday, the auto workers strike enters its fourth day with no agreement in sight, the UN warns of disease outbreaks in the aftermath of Libya’s flooding, Ukraine fired all six of its deputy defense ministers amid… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch 5:27 United Auto Workers strike after deadline expires between the union and automakers By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako The United Auto Workers launched a strike Friday, the first time it began a strike by picketing against the three big automakers simultaneously. The union, under new leadership, has also changed its traditional approach to a walkout by starting with… Continue watching
Jul 26 Major automakers unite to double the number of electric vehicle fast-charging plugs By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles. Continue reading
Apr 04 General Motors to avoid layoffs for now after thousands of salaried workers accept buyouts By Tom Krisher, Associated Press GM said in a statement that the offers will save about $1 billion per year in costs, about half of the $2 billion it wants to cut annually by the end of 2024. Continue reading
Mar 09 General Motors offers buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers to trim costs By Tom Krishner, Associated Press General Motors' salaried workforce will be offered buyouts in an effort to trim costs as it makes the transition to electric vehicles. Continue reading