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Politics Sep 02

How union workers in battleground states could swing the election

By John Yang, Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes

Politics May 17

Signs urge the workers to vote line the road leading up to the Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama, U.S., May 16, 2024. Photo by Nora Eckert/Reuters
Employees at Alabama Mercedes plants vote 56 percent against union, slowing UAW effort in South

The results released Friday by the UAW dealt a setback to the union's drive to organize plants in the historically nonunion South.

By Tom Krisher, Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Nation Apr 20

Volkswagen factory workers' unionization vote results watch party in Chattanooga
Watch 5:10
Why the unionization of Tennessee Volkswagen workers is a big breakthrough for UAW

Employees at Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union. It’s the first time workers at a foreign car maker’s plant in the American South have unionized, giving UAW a foothold in the…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

Nation Apr 20

Volkswagen factory workers' unionization vote results watch party in Chattanooga
Tennessee Volkswagen workers approve of joining UAW union in historic vote

Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union Friday in a historic first test of the UAW’s renewed effort to organize nonunion factories.

By Kristin M. Hall, Tom Krishner, Associated Press

Nation Apr 19

A view of the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote on union membership in key test of UAW’s plan to expand

The UAW's ranks in the auto industry have dwindled over the years, and workers at the Chattanooga plant have previously rejected union membership.

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Feb 01

WATCH: Biden meets with UAW members in Michigan, but avoids Gaza protesters

By Joey Cappelletti, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Biden's visit with autoworkers making phone bank calls for him ahead of the state's Democratic primary came just days after union President Shawn Fain announced their endorsement of him.

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Nov 16

Auto workers approve a new union contract with General Motors

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union's website shows that with all local union offices reporting, the contract passed by just over 3,400 votes, with 54.7 percent in favor.

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Nov 09

What the United Auto Workers will gain in their historic contracts

By Justin Stabley

After six weeks of strikes, the UAW clinched new deals from the three largest American auto companies, reinstating benefits previously lost and securing new gains, including wage increases across the board.

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Nov 03

Labor marker remains resilient despite slower job growth last month

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Last month’s job growth, though down sharply from a robust 297,000 gain in September, was solid enough to suggest that many companies still want to hire and that the economy remains sturdy.

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Oct 30

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News Wrap: Illinois man pleads not guilty to hate crime in killing of Muslim boy

In our news wrap Monday, the Illinois man accused of killing a six-year-old Palestinian American boy pleaded not guilty to murder and hate crime charges, GM reached a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union days after Ford and…

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