CLOSE UAW Local 598 members sing during 50th anniversary of 1969 strike at Fisher Body Plant 2 in Flint while remembering he longest strike in GM history. Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Some analysts estimate the UAW’s nationwide strike against General Motors has cost the company about $1 billion so far. But GM can withstand the… Continue reading GM can withstand losses of UAW strike — because of what it stands to gain
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What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks
CLOSE The UAW’s elected bargaining committee stand “solidarity strong” at the main bargaining table where they are negotiating with General Motors bargainers for a new tentative agreement. (Photo: UAW) Late nights, early mornings and a lot of hurry up to wait. That’s the life of UAW and General Motors bargainers who are enduring a process that… Continue reading What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks
GM shuts down Mexico pickup plant due to UAW strike
General Motors has halted production of its important 2020 pickups built in Mexico due to the UAW strike in the United States. The automaker Tuesday said it idled a plant in Mexico due to a shortage of parts normally made by striking U.S. workers. The plant, GM’s Silao Assembly, builds GM’s highly profitable Chevrolet Silverado and GMC… Continue reading GM shuts down Mexico pickup plant due to UAW strike
Fiat Chrysler to pay $40 million to settle SEC charges that it misled investors
CLOSE Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay $40 million to settle charges the company misled investors through its sales reporting. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Fr) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it misled “investors about the number of new vehicles sold… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to pay $40 million to settle SEC charges that it misled investors
Why GM-UAW talks have taken this long
CLOSE UAW Local 598 members sing during 50th anniversary of 1969 strike at Fisher Body Plant 2 in Flint while remembering he longest strike in GM history. Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Wednesday was the 10th day of the UAW’s strike against General Motors, with costs mounting and thousands of workers at suppliers and Canadian plants laid off.… Continue reading Why GM-UAW talks have taken this long
GM gets court to keep UAW picketers from blocking Spring Hill Assembly entrances
CLOSE GM worker Jonathan Anderson strikes outside the GM plant in Spring Hill, Tenn. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. (Photo: Shelley Mays, The Tennessean ) A court in Tennessee has granted General Motors’ request to prevent UAW picketers from blocking the entrance to its Spring Hill Assembly plant. The order, which was signed Sunday and… Continue reading GM gets court to keep UAW picketers from blocking Spring Hill Assembly entrances
GM strike may stretch out awaiting UAW workers’ vote on tentative deal
The UAW is considering staying on strike against General Motors until rank-and-file members approve a tentative agreement, a process that could add more than a week to the length of the work stoppage, the Free Press has learned. Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren joins UAW workers on the picket line in front of the Detroit Hamtramck… Continue reading GM strike may stretch out awaiting UAW workers’ vote on tentative deal
UAW says ‘significant’ differences remain as contract deadline looms
CLOSE With just hours left before the UAW contract with General Motors expires, UAW leadership told members that “significant differences” remained over key issues and bargaining would continue right up to the 11:59 p.m. Saturday deadline. In a letter sent to union officers Saturday evening, UAW Vice President for General Motors Department Terry Dittes said the contract… Continue reading UAW says ‘significant’ differences remain as contract deadline looms
UAW, GM officials offer differing views of contract talk progress
CLOSE In this July 16 photo, United Auto Workers President Gary Jones speaks during the opening of their contract talks with General Motors in Detroit. (Photo: Paul Sancya, AP) General Motors and the UAW offered opposite perspectives on the progress of contract talks after the union named GM as the “target” company with which it will… Continue reading UAW, GM officials offer differing views of contract talk progress
Ford to unveil new Puma SUV at Frankfurt auto show that probably won't be sold in US
CLOSE The interior of the EQ concept luxury sedan Mercedes will show at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show is airy and elegant. (Photo: Daimler AG – Global Communications, Mercedes-Benz Cars) Electric vehicles and SUVs will dominate the massive Frankfurt auto show in Germany Sept. 12-22, as Europe’s new car season begins. Like all major auto… Continue reading Ford to unveil new Puma SUV at Frankfurt auto show that probably won't be sold in US