The United Auto Workers said on Tuesday that the union would expand its strike against three U.S. automakers on Friday if it was unable to make substantial progress in contract talks with them. Nearly 13,000 U.A.W. members walked off the assembly lines at three plants last Friday, one each at the three companies — General… Continue reading U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
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Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Since the start of the pandemic, labor unions have enjoyed something of a renaissance. They have made inroads into previously nonunion companies like Starbucks and Amazon, and won unusually strong contracts for hundreds of thousands of workers. Last year, public approval for unions reached its highest level since the Lyndon Johnson presidency. What unions haven’t… Continue reading Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
A battle between Detroit carmakers and the United Auto Workers union, which escalated on Friday with targeted strikes in three locations, is unfolding amid a once-in-a-century technological upheaval that poses huge risks for both the companies and the union. The strike has come as the traditional automakers invest billions to develop electric vehicles while still… Continue reading Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
General Motors reaches deal with Canadian autoworkers hours after union initiates strikes
Unifor worker Rob Nimigon holds a flag at a picket line outside an entrance to the GM’s Oshawa assembly complex, where the company’s profitable Chevrolet Silverado trucks are built, after 4,300 unionized workers went on strike at three General Motors plants, including Oshawa, Ontario, Canada October 10, 2023. Arlyn Mcadorey | Reuters DETROIT — General… Continue reading General Motors reaches deal with Canadian autoworkers hours after union initiates strikes
Canadian autoworkers strike against General Motors, joining UAW
Lana Payne speaks to delegates after being elected as president of UNIFOR, Canada’s largest private sector union, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2022. Richard Lautens | Toronto Star | Getty Images DETROIT — Labor strikes are now an international issue for General Motors after the Detroit automaker failed to reach a… Continue reading Canadian autoworkers strike against General Motors, joining UAW
@FCA: Mopar at SEMA 2023: Get Ready for a Jolt
October 10, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – A serious charge is coming from Mopar at the 2023 SEMA Show, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, in Las Vegas. Stay tuned. MoparMopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories. A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers exceptional service, parts and… Continue reading @FCA: Mopar at SEMA 2023: Get Ready for a Jolt
@Groupe PSA: OP “Every single race unforgettable”000582
He immediately remembers a race from the legendary 1983 season: “The Hunsrück Rally in July. It was also a European Championship race, so there were a number of top international teams on the slopes,” says Erwin Weber. “And a special stage was really tough.” The pictures become clearer. “On the grounds of a US Army… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP “Every single race unforgettable”000582
Canadian union Unifor to strike at three GM facilities
Unifor represents about 18,000 workers at the Canadian facilities of the Detroit Three automakers, which also include Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis. Canadian labour union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at three General Motors facilities in the country after it failed to reach a deal on a new contract to improve… Continue reading Canadian union Unifor to strike at three GM facilities
Canadian union Unifor strikes at GM after contract talks fail
Cars pass under an overpass at the General Motors Car assembly plant in Oshawa, June 1, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 10 (Reuters) – Canadian labor union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at three General Motors (GM.N) facilities in the country after it failed to reach a deal… Continue reading Canadian union Unifor strikes at GM after contract talks fail
Clean Technica: EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover003041
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! September saw plugin EVs take 21% share in Germany, predictably down from 32.3% year on year, as a hangover from new incentive cuts. This is the flip-side of August’s large pull-forward, and fully expected. Overall auto volume was 224,502… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover003041