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GM profit hit by strikes, more losses loom if pickets spread

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The UAW has been on strike since Sept. 15 — nearly six weeks — against GM and its Detroit competitors, Ford and Jeep maker Stellantis.

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.

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

By David Koenig, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn't reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.

WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it’

By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history.

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.

Biden and Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva focus on workers’ rights, play down differences

By David Biller, Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on workers' rights as the leaders of the Western Hemisphere's largest democracies met Wednesday in New York.

California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years.

Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached deal as contracts end next week, UAW chief says

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

A strike against all three major automakers — General Motors, Stellantis and Ford — could cause damage not only to the industry as a whole but also to the Midwest economy, and could lead eventually to higher vehicle prices.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after West Coast port workers ratify new labor contract

By News Desk and Associated Press

Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American…

Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May.