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
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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
UAW members, supporters rally in Detroit to support strikers: ‘I feel empowered’
Detroit — A sea of red T-shirt-wearing UAW members and their supporters gathered Friday afternoon, flanked on one side by General Motors Co.’s headquarters and on the other by Huntington Place, where auto industry insiders gathered gathering for the Detroit auto show’s swanky charity preview gala amid the union’s strike at plants run by all… Continue reading UAW members, supporters rally in Detroit to support strikers: ‘I feel empowered’
Ford says 600 non-striking workers at Michigan Assembly Plant to be temporarily laid off
In the first day of the United Auto Workers’ targeted strike of three Detroit automaker plants, the effects began rippling through the production chain — including a temporary layoff of some 600 workers at Ford Motor Co.’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne. The UAW at midnight Friday launched a strike that, for the first time… Continue reading Ford says 600 non-striking workers at Michigan Assembly Plant to be temporarily laid off
GM says UAW’s Wentzville strike could take down Fairfax Assembly plant next week
The United Auto Workers’ decision to strike General Motors Co.’s Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri will cause a parts shortage at GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant that could lead it to shut down next week, according to an employee notice that The Detroit News obtained Friday afternoon. Wentzville provides stamped parts to the Fairfax, Kansas, plant… Continue reading GM says UAW’s Wentzville strike could take down Fairfax Assembly plant next week
Biden to Detroit Three: ‘Go further’ in offers to UAW
President Joe Biden urged the Detroit Three on Friday to “go further” in their offers to the United Auto Workers, in his strongest statement to date in support of the union that is striking for higher wages and benefits. Biden, speaking briefly on the negotiations at the White House, said no one wants a strike… Continue reading Biden to Detroit Three: ‘Go further’ in offers to UAW
Davison man charged with threatening UAW’s Shawn Fain before strike
A 31-year-old Davison Township man was charged Friday with threatening United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain in a series of text messages this week. Zachary David White was charged with false report or threat of terrorism and false report or threat of a bomb or harmful device, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said in a… Continue reading Davison man charged with threatening UAW’s Shawn Fain before strike
National Engineer’s Day: how Engineers shape sustainable solutions for tomorrow
September 15 marks National Engineer’s Day in India, offering an excellent opportunity to reflect on the significant role that engineers play in shaping the world we inhabit. Engineers are the pioneers of progress, the architects of innovation, and the caretakers of sustainability. Being an engineer, I understand the tremendous responsibility of our profession. It is… Continue reading National Engineer’s Day: how Engineers shape sustainable solutions for tomorrow
2023 Honda CB200X launched at Rs 1.47 lakh
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the OBD2 compliant 2023 CB200X at Rs 1,46,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi) bookings open at Honda’s Red Wing dealerships. The 2023 CB200X is powered by a 184.40cc, 4 stroke, single-cylinder BSVI OBD2 compliant PGM-FI engine and churns out 12.70 kW of power at 8,500 RPM and 15.9 Nm of… Continue reading 2023 Honda CB200X launched at Rs 1.47 lakh