Hundreds walk off job at FCA Mack Engine plant

Skilled tradesman held a walkout Thursday at Fiat-Chrysler’s Mack Engine plant.

Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers

The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. 

UAW pressing Big Three to close US factories for coronavirus concerns

The United Auto Workers union is pressing the Big Three - Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, to shut down all U.S. plants amid the coronavirus state of emergency.

Big 3 plant workers worry for safety amid coronavirus pandemic

There are concerns that Ford's Dearborn truck plant is still operational despite the closure of schools, bars, restaurants - even the casinos.

UAW, big three automakers enhancing protections for workers

The UAW is teaming up with Ford, General Motors, and FCA to expand protections to workers amid a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus.

Covid 19 prompts Detroit automakers to ask certain workers to work remotely
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As more businesses bolster efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many companies, including Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler are asking certain workers to work from home. Employees who work assembly lines will currently stay in plants.

How the coronavirus could affect the Detroit auto show

On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?

Experts explains if the coronavirus is impacting the Big 3 auto industry

The World Health Organization states that over 2,600 people have died and more than 77,000 have been affected by the coronavirus, mostly in China - which affected auto company suppliers as well.

Coronavirus ripple effect begins to hit auto industry

And those in the auto industry are on high alert for good reason. At General Motors for example, a spokesperson called it "a fluid situation" that is constantly being watched and updated. 

Detroit kicks off second round of recruitment events for new FCA plant

Detroit is hosting its second round of recruitment events, preparing residents interested in applying to work at Fiat Chrysler's upgraded Jeep plant on Mack Ave.

UAW council approves tentative FCA deal, sends to a vote

The UAW has approved a tentative deal with FCA that will now head to the membership for a ratification vote.

Fiat-Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor deal

The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler.