U.A.W. Will Not Expand Strikes at G.M., Ford and Stellantis as Talks Progress

The United Automobile Workers union said on Friday that it had made progress in its negotiations with Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, and would not expand the strikes against the companies that began three weeks ago. In an online video, the president of the union, Shawn Fain, said all three… Continue reading U.A.W. Will Not Expand Strikes at G.M., Ford and Stellantis as Talks Progress

U.A.W. Expands Strikes at Ford and G.M.

The United Automobile Workers union increased the pressure on Ford Motor and General Motors by extending its strike to two more car assembly plants on Friday, saying the companies had not moved far enough to meet its demands for higher pay and benefits. The move is the second escalation of strikes that started on Sept.… Continue reading U.A.W. Expands Strikes at Ford and G.M.

A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. For the first time in the nearly 90-year history of the United Auto Workers, the union is on strike against all three of the large Detroit automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the… Continue reading A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

Federal Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Racial Discrimination

A federal agency on Thursday filed a lawsuit that accuses Tesla of discrimination against Black employees who it said were bombarded with racial epithets, given worse work assignments than white workers and fired when they complained. Tesla managers were aware of the discrimination and verbal abuse, the lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… Continue reading Federal Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Racial Discrimination

Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

More than a week into its targeted strike at the three established U.S. car companies, the United Automobile Workers union has poked holes in a supply chain that has still not fully recovered from the pandemic. The companies and the union remain far apart in negotiations, and the U.A.W. could expand its strikes to more… Continue reading Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Quebec Lures $5 Billion Battery Factory for Electric Cars

Northvolt, a Swedish maker of batteries for electric cars, said on Thursday that it would build a factory near Montreal after the Canadian government matched financial incentives that would have been available from the United States. The company will invest $5 billion in the factory, which will employ as many as 3,000 people and be… Continue reading Quebec Lures $5 Billion Battery Factory for Electric Cars

Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says

The Department of Justice has expanded its inquiry into Tesla’s business practices to include how far its vehicles can travel on a full charge and “personal benefits” to high-ranking executives or large shareholders, the company said without elaborating. The disclosure followed recent news reports that the carmaker appears to have misled customers about how far… Continue reading Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says

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Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota

The monthlong strike by the United Automobile Workers and the union’s demands for substantial pay and benefits increases risk damaging the U.S. auto industry, hurting its ability to compete against nonunion foreign rivals, the executive chairman of Ford Motor said on Monday. The fight should not be seen as the U.A.W. against Ford, or its… Continue reading Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota

U.A.W. Expands Strike to Ford Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union expanded its strike against Ford Motor on Wednesday evening, calling on 8,700 workers to walk off the job at a critical plant in Kentucky. The plant makes some of Ford’s most profitable offerings, including the Super Duty version of its F-Series trucks and the Ford Expedition, a full-size sport utility… Continue reading U.A.W. Expands Strike to Ford Plant in Kentucky