Detroit — A vice president of the United Auto Workers made an impassioned call Tuesday to save an indefinitely idled Jeep plant in Illinois on day two of the Detroit-based union’s bargaining convention. “The only thing that matters is that we decide to stay together,” said Rich Boyer, UAW vice president and the head of… Continue reading UAW VP: ‘We have to start punching back’ to save Jeep plant in Illinois
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Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board
Lansing — Michigan’s economic development board on Tuesday approved $132 million in grants for electric vehicle and semiconductor businesses, with the largest portion of the money — roughly $120 million — going toward land acquisition and preparation at Ford Motor Co.’s planned Blue Oval Battery Park in Marshall. Additionally, semiconductor manufacturer AyDeeKay in Auburn Hills… Continue reading Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board
Business groups, automakers call for fix to ‘broken’ permitting system
Washington — Hundreds of business groups, including major automakers, signed on to a letter led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Monday urging Congress to reduce bottlenecks for companies starting energy and infrastructure projects. So-called permitting reform is one of the few policy areas in which Republicans and Democrats agree change is necessary, given the… Continue reading Business groups, automakers call for fix to ‘broken’ permitting system
Michigan set to fine Stellantis’ Warren truck plant over pollution violations
Michigan environmental regulators are pursuing fines against Stellantis because of repeated air quality violations at the company’s Warren Truck Assembly plant. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has issued the plant four violation notices since it started operating in February 2021 with a new air permit after the automaker put in a… Continue reading Michigan set to fine Stellantis’ Warren truck plant over pollution violations
Bargaining convention sets up contract talks for divided UAW
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‘You have to deliver:’ Fain faces tall order as he takes over UAW presidency
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Fain wins historic UAW presidential race, will be sworn in Sunday
United Auto Workers presidential candidate Shawn Fain has defeated incumbent Ray Curry in a historic, first-ever direct election for the union’s highest office, the federal monitor overseeing the vote confirmed Saturday afternoon. Fain will be sworn in on Sunday according to the monitor, clearing the way for him to lead the UAW’s critical bargaining convention… Continue reading Fain wins historic UAW presidential race, will be sworn in Sunday
Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Berlin – Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only. EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans tweeted that “we have found an… Continue reading Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
What it means for UAW contract talks when automakers limit inventory
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UAW presidential race might finally be called on Saturday
Saturday might be the day when members of the United Auto Workers finally know who will lead the Detroit-based union through potentially one of its most critical negotiations and for the next four years. Tabulation of the presidential race will resume at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Region 1A office in Taylor. Just 505 votes… Continue reading UAW presidential race might finally be called on Saturday