Union workers at Mack Trucks plan to go on strike at 7 a.m. Monday after rejecting a five-year contract agreement reached with the company, according to the United Auto Workers union. The president of the union, Shawn Fain, wrote a letter expressing that 73% of workers voted against the deal in the Sunday count. In …
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain declared on Friday that the union’s ongoing strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers is yielding significant concessions, negating the need for further expansion of the work stoppage at this time. “We are achieving victory, making progress, and moving in the right direction,” proclaimed the union leader in a Facebook …
Economic Losses Exceed $3 Billion as UAW Strike Persists for 18th Day Detroit’s Big Three automakers are facing substantial economic losses, surpassing $3 billion, as the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike enters its 18th day. Furloughs and layoffs of non-union employees are being implemented by Ford Motor, General Motors, and Stellantis. Ford has recently furloughed …
The United Auto Workers is expected to announce additional work stoppages at Detroit’s Big Three carmakers on Friday, expanding the ongoing strike. The strike has already led to the closure of assembly plants, parts distribution centers, and other facilities across more than 20 states. UAW President Shawn Fain is scheduled to give an update on …
Apple store workers in France are currently on strike, demanding higher wages. This nationwide strike, involving approximately 2,100 workers, coincides with the release of Apple’s latest phone, the iPhone 15, in France. Despite the picket lines outside the stores, eager customers were determined to be among the first to purchase the new phone. Even in …
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. During a Facebook Live event late Wednesday, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced that members will use a “stand up” strike strategy. This involves employees at …
**How Potential UAW Strike Could Impact the Economy** **07:28** Automaker Stellantis has recently presented the United Auto Workers (UAW) with a new four-year deal, aiming to reach a labor contract agreement before the current one expires. The proposal includes a 14.5% increase in wages for most employees but excludes lump sum payments. Mark Stewart, the …
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 expire next week. “That’s the plan,” President Shawn Fain responded when asked …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is inching closer to a potential strike against General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford as contract negotiations reach a critical point. The UAW’s demands, which include a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour workweek with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions, have been deemed audacious by …
A significant majority of flight attendants at American Airlines have voted in favor of authorizing union leaders to call for a strike. This move is intended to increase pressure on the carrier during ongoing negotiations regarding pay raises. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced on Wednesday that over 99% of members who participated in …