United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on September 15, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — The most recent contract proposal by automaker Stellantis to the United Auto Workers union could lead to the closure of 18 U.S. facilities, but it… Continue reading Stellantis could close 18 facilities under UAW deal — here are the full details of its latest offer
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UAW president downplays White House involvement in strike talks
Breaking with the long-standing tradition of the “handshake ceremony” with the auto executives of the Big Three auto makers to open contract talks, United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain instead speaks with and does “members’ handshakes” with Stellantis workers at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant on July 12, 2023 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The… Continue reading UAW president downplays White House involvement in strike talks
Stellantis offers raises, inflation protection measures to UAW as strikes continue
Demonstrators during a United Auto Workers (UAW) practice picket outside the Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stellantis said Saturday that its most recent proposal to the United Auto Workers includes raises of nearly 21% over the course of the contract,… Continue reading Stellantis offers raises, inflation protection measures to UAW as strikes continue
Take a look at the powerful and easy-to-drive $2.1 million Rimac Nevera electric hypercar
watch now MALIBU, California – The most amazing thing about the $2.1 million Rimac Nevera is how easy it is to just get in and drive. The Nevera is an electric hypercar from Croatia. It sits low — very low — to the ground, and at first glance it looks like the simple act of… Continue reading Take a look at the powerful and easy-to-drive $2.1 million Rimac Nevera electric hypercar
Sen. Bernie Sanders to address UAW strike rally in Detroit after slamming automakers for ‘corporate greed’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) arrives to the U.S. Capitol Building on June 01, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders will address striking autoworkers in Detroit on Friday, after calling on working people across the U.S. to stand in solidarity with the walkout. Sanders will join United Auto Workers President… Continue reading Sen. Bernie Sanders to address UAW strike rally in Detroit after slamming automakers for ‘corporate greed’
UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit
watch now DETROIT — The United Auto Workers strike is bringing a blue-collar versus billionaire battle to the Motor City, just as UAW President Shawn Fain wanted. The outspoken union leader has weaponized striking — historically a last resort for the union — after less than 24 hours into a work stoppage arguably better than… Continue reading UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit
The auto strike at Detroit’s Big 3 could be a catalyst for what every American worker fears
The United Auto Workers targeted all three Detroit automakers — General Motors (GM), Chrysler-owner Stellantis (STLA) and Club name Ford (F) — with walkouts for the first time in its history. But the strikes by less than 13,000 UAW members at three plants, one at each company, are much more contained than many had feared.… Continue reading The auto strike at Detroit’s Big 3 could be a catalyst for what every American worker fears
Trump criticizes UAW leadership amid strike, warns autoworkers’ jobs are moving to China
Former President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, Sept. 14, 2023. Meet the Press | NBCU WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump warned that U.S. autoworkers’ jobs will move to China and accused the United Auto Workers’ leadership of failing its members, thousands of whom went on strike Friday against General Motors,… Continue reading Trump criticizes UAW leadership amid strike, warns autoworkers’ jobs are moving to China
Biden says record profits should ensure record contracts as UAW strikes Ford, GM and Stellantis plants
watch now WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday that workers should be fairly compensated as auto companies make record profits, after the United Auto Workers union began a strike against General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis. “The companies have made some significant offers,” Biden said in a speech at the White House. “But I believe they should go… Continue reading Biden says record profits should ensure record contracts as UAW strikes Ford, GM and Stellantis plants
GM sweetens UAW offer to include 20% wage increase, other benefits as it tries to avoid strike
General Motors CEO Mary Barra talks with reporters following a meeting with lawmakers from Michigan and Ohio at the U.S. Capitol June 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is attempting to avoid a looming strike by the United Auto Workers union through a new offer Thursday that… Continue reading GM sweetens UAW offer to include 20% wage increase, other benefits as it tries to avoid strike