‘A fight against corporate greed’: Bernie Sanders rallies with UAW in Detroit

UAW strike: Bernie Sanders commends ‘fight against corporate greed’ – video ‘A fight against corporate greed’: Bernie Sanders rallies with UAW in Detroit Senator kicks off United Auto Workers’ largest strike against US’s big three carmakers amid record company profits US car workers striking against the nation’s three biggest automakers “are waging … a fight… Continue reading ‘A fight against corporate greed’: Bernie Sanders rallies with UAW in Detroit

‘This is history’: car workers walk out in biggest auto strike in generations – video report

Play Video Auto workers in the US have launched a historic series of strikes after their union failed to reach an agreement with the country’s three largest vehicle manufacturers. The disagreement over a new contract saw workers at Ford, Stellantis and GM plants called out from the shop floor to the picket lines shortly after… Continue reading ‘This is history’: car workers walk out in biggest auto strike in generations – video report

‘We’re not asking to be millionaires’: workers strike at US car giants – video

Play Video 0:53 Car workers have launched a series of strikes after their union failed to reach agreement on a new contract with the three largest US vehicle manufacturers, kicking off the country’s most ambitious industrial action in decades. The deadline for talks between the United Auto Workers union (UAW) and the car manufacturers Ford,… Continue reading ‘We’re not asking to be millionaires’: workers strike at US car giants – video

Cars! Destroying the planet yet so convenient | First Dog on the Moon

Cars! Destroying the planet yet so convenient First Dog on the Moon And now there is another thing to worry about – PRIVACY! Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and… Continue reading Cars! Destroying the planet yet so convenient | First Dog on the Moon

Auto workers strike after contract talks with US car giants fail

00:53 ‘We’re not asking to be millionaires’: workers strike at US car giants – video Auto workers strike after contract talks with US car giants fail United Auto Workers union unable to agree deal with Ford, GM and Stellantis, who have seen profits and executive pay soar Auto workers have launched a series of strikes… Continue reading Auto workers strike after contract talks with US car giants fail

US workers and big three automakers in race against time as strike looms

A 10-day strike at all three automakers could cost manufacturers, workers, suppliers and dealers more than $5bn. Photograph: Scott Morgan/Reuters A 10-day strike at all three automakers could cost manufacturers, workers, suppliers and dealers more than $5bn. Photograph: Scott Morgan/Reuters US workers and big three automakers in race against time as strike looms Ford, General… Continue reading US workers and big three automakers in race against time as strike looms

I need my Renault van repaired: our charity can’t function without it

The Renault needed a throttle body replacement costing £1,400 – but the real problem was getting hold of the parts. Photograph: Toms Kalniņš/EPA The Renault needed a throttle body replacement costing £1,400 – but the real problem was getting hold of the parts. Photograph: Toms Kalniņš/EPA I need my Renault van repaired: our charity can’t… Continue reading I need my Renault van repaired: our charity can’t function without it

‘Biggest auto strike in generations’ looms – but why is it happening?

United Auto Workers members walk in the Labor Day parade in Detroit in 2019. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP United Auto Workers members walk in the Labor Day parade in Detroit in 2019. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP Explainer ‘Biggest auto strike in generations’ looms – but why is it happening? UAW workers at Ford, Stellantis and General Motors… Continue reading ‘Biggest auto strike in generations’ looms – but why is it happening?

The United Auto Workers may soon strike. Every American should support them | Bernie Sanders

‘Over the last 20 years, the average wage for American autoworkers has decreased by 30% after adjusting for inflation.’ Photograph: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images ‘Over the last 20 years, the average wage for American autoworkers has decreased by 30% after adjusting for inflation.’ Photograph: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images The United Auto Workers may soon strike. Every American… Continue reading The United Auto Workers may soon strike. Every American should support them | Bernie Sanders

Mini boost from BMW doesn’t mean UK is in global car industry’s fast lane

About 4,000 jobs will be saved in Oxford and Swindon after BMW backed the production of EV Minis there. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA About 4,000 jobs will be saved in Oxford and Swindon after BMW backed the production of EV Minis there. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA Mini boost from BMW doesn’t mean UK is in global car… Continue reading Mini boost from BMW doesn’t mean UK is in global car industry’s fast lane