DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union will expand strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor to two U.S. assembly plants at noon ET, announced UAW President Shawn Fain on Friday. The additional strikes will target Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois, which produces the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and GM’s Lansing Delta …
Members of the United Auto Workers union picket outside the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 26, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is currently stalling negotiations with Ford Motor over the establishment of future electric vehicle (EV) battery plants, Ford CEO Jim …
Striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) picket outside the GM’s Willow Run Distribution Center, in Bellville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters DETROIT – Tensions are rising and accusations are flying between the Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers, as the union threatens to expand U.S. plant strikes …
Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 230 and their supporters walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, California, on September 26, 2023, to show solidarity for the “Big Three” autoworkers currently on strike. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – The United Auto …
DETROIT – Strikes by the United Auto Workers union against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis are set to receive special attention from the presidents this week in Michigan. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited a picket line at a GM parts facility in Belleville, following an invitation from UAW President Shawn Fain. Former President …
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event announcing a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, September 22, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Joe Biden announced his upcoming visit to Michigan next week to show his support for the United Auto Workers …
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain (center) marches with UAW members through downtown Detroit after a rally in support of the union’s members as they strike the Big Three automakers, Detroit, Michigan, Sept. 15, 2023. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Major automakers are challenging the United Auto Workers’ motives behind targeted strikes following …
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers (UAW) is expanding strikes to 38 parts and distribution locations across 20 states, targeting General Motors and Stellantis, according to UAW President Shawn Fain. The union will not initiate additional strikes at Ford Motor, as the company has proven its commitment to reaching a deal, Fain stated in a …
Supporter Ryan Sullivan and members of the United Auto Workers, including Chris Sanders-Stone, Casey Miner, Kennedy R. Barbee Sr., and Stephen Brown, gather outside the Toledo, Ohio Jeep Plant on September 18, 2023. Their presence is captured in an image by Sarah Rice of Getty Images. As the deadline for expanded strikes by the United …
A member of the United Auto Workers stands on a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Michigan Assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 15, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Biden administration will no longer send two important officials to Detroit this week to potentially assist in brokering a deal between …