Tag: FCA

UAW reaches deal with GM, ending coordinated strike against Detroit automakers

The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook// Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Companies UAW’s simultaneous strike against Detroit 3 was unprecedented Union had pressed for wage gains, citing big corporate profits Nearly 50,000 workers of 150,000 had walked out Oct 30… Continue reading UAW reaches deal with GM, ending coordinated strike against Detroit automakers

@FCA: Tentative Agreement reached between Stellantis and Unifor

October 30, 2023 , Windsor, Ontario –  The following statement is attributed to Mark Stewart, Stellantis North America COO: I am very proud of the negotiating teams and thankful for their commitment and focused effort in reaching a tentative agreement with Unifor. Once ratified, this agreement will reward our 8,000 represented employees and protect the long-term… Continue reading @FCA: Tentative Agreement reached between Stellantis and Unifor

Marelli plant closure forewarns painful electric vehicle transition

CREVALCORE, Italy, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Around 230 workers in Italy’s “Motor Valley” have begun striking over the planned closure of their auto parts factory, an early casualty of the European Union’s transition towards electric vehicles. Marelli, owned by U.S. fund KKR (KKR.N), wants to shut the plant in the Emilia Romagna region, which makes… Continue reading Marelli plant closure forewarns painful electric vehicle transition

UAW’s record deal could boost others’ wages as labor notches another victory

Striking United Auto Workers member Candis Holmes pickets outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan U.S., September 19, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 30 (Reuters) – The tentative agreement reached between the United Auto Workers and two of the Detroit Three automakers marks another victory for labor unions that have… Continue reading UAW’s record deal could boost others’ wages as labor notches another victory

@FCA: TSR Dodge//SRT NHRA Funny Car Driver Hagan Advances to Vegas Semifinals, Maintains Points Lead; Teammate Pruett Third in Top Fuel Points After Close First-round Exit

October 29, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Three-time NHRA World Champion Matt Hagan missed advancing to his third straight Funny Car final by inches (.009 seconds) in his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Direct Connection Dodge//SRT Hellcat at the NHRA Nevada Nationals on Sunday. Despite the semifinals exit, Hagan continues to lead the NHRA Camping World… Continue reading @FCA: TSR Dodge//SRT NHRA Funny Car Driver Hagan Advances to Vegas Semifinals, Maintains Points Lead; Teammate Pruett Third in Top Fuel Points After Close First-round Exit

German Manager Magazine: UAW strike: Stellantis and UAW union agree on employment contract002843

After weeks of strikes, several US car giants are planning a 25 percent pay increase for their workforce. A few days after ford he also agreed Stellantis-Company reached a corresponding deal with the UAW union with President Shawn Fain. Like Thursday’s agreement with Ford, this contract is for 4.5 years and includes record wage increases,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: UAW strike: Stellantis and UAW union agree on employment contract002843

UAW leaders push ahead with Ford contract as GM talks drag

United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain joins UAW members who are on a strike, on the picket line at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook Acquire Licensing Rights Show more companies DETROIT, Oct 29 (Reuters) – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is scheduled to meet… Continue reading UAW leaders push ahead with Ford contract as GM talks drag

Mumbai’s Kaali Peeli taxis to ply for one last time on 30 October

The iconic Indo-Italian Premier Padmini Kaali Peeli taxis, which have been an integral part of Mumbai, will see their final run on the streets of India’s financial capital on October 30, senior transport officials informed Autocar Professional.  This is a double blow to the city’s rich cultural heritage, as the iconic double-decker buses that served… Continue reading Mumbai’s Kaali Peeli taxis to ply for one last time on 30 October