UAW strike: Where negotiations stand between union and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis
On Friday, the autoworkers union president greatly expanded the scope of its strike against General Motors and Stellantis after it said negotiations with the two automakers had not seen serious progress.
On Friday, the autoworkers union president greatly expanded the scope of its strike against General Motors and Stellantis after it said negotiations with the two automakers had not seen serious progress.
UAW strike update: These plants joined the picket line Friday
After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.
After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.
Auto analyst worried UAW strike with Big Three could hit 'point of no return'
“If the strike were to ramp up, affect all three companies, company-wide then it could result in the loss of 150,000 jobs," said Marick Masters. "A four-week strike in Michigan and it could be hundreds of thousands across the country."
“If the strike were to ramp up, affect all three companies, company-wide then it could result in the loss of 150,000 jobs," said Marick Masters. "A four-week strike in Michigan and it could be hundreds of thousands across the country."
Is the Big 3 making billions like the UAW claims? Auto expert says yes - and no
McElroy says you might be surprised at how much profit is really being made by the Big Three.
McElroy says you might be surprised at how much profit is really being made by the Big Three.
UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue
Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.
Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.
Stellantis threatens layoffs as UAW strike against Big Three enters day six
"I want them to do the right thing," said Michelle Gillis. "I want a good, working living wage. I’m a single mom and I should be able to look at my son and say, 'Hey let’s go out tonight, you know? You wanna go camping this weekend?' Right now, I can't."
"I want them to do the right thing," said Michelle Gillis. "I want a good, working living wage. I’m a single mom and I should be able to look at my son and say, 'Hey let’s go out tonight, you know? You wanna go camping this weekend?' Right now, I can't."
UAW's argument about pay raises and how much Detroit's Big Three CEO's make
The UAW has touted the line that CEO pay has risen by 40% over the past four years so employees should get the same. But here's how much the CEO's of Detroit's Big Three make and how much it's gone up over the past four years.
The UAW has touted the line that CEO pay has risen by 40% over the past four years so employees should get the same. But here's how much the CEO's of Detroit's Big Three make and how much it's gone up over the past four years.
UAW strike day 6: Tensions high as deadline for 'serious progress' in negotiations nears
The Big Three is running out of time to make progress with the UAW before the union calls for more people to strike.
The Big Three is running out of time to make progress with the UAW before the union calls for more people to strike.
Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Canada to avert strike
Ford Canada announced it was a three-year national labor contract including over 5,000 unionized employees in Canada.
Ford Canada announced it was a three-year national labor contract including over 5,000 unionized employees in Canada.
UAW strike enters day 5 with new deadline to reach deal with Big 3 set
More UAW members could join the union's strike against Big Three automakers later this week.
More UAW members could join the union's strike against Big Three automakers later this week.
Canadian autoworkers on verge of striking against Ford as US workers take to picket line for day 5
As UAW members strike in the U.S., Canadian Ford employees are on the verge of striking.
As UAW members strike in the U.S., Canadian Ford employees are on the verge of striking.
UAW Strike: What Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union
The UAW is on strike while demanding pay increases, protection from inflation, and more. Here's what Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union, so far.
The UAW is on strike while demanding pay increases, protection from inflation, and more. Here's what Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union, so far.
UAW strike day 4: President Biden sending officials to Detroit to help with negotiations
As the UAW enters the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations between the union and Big Three.
As the UAW enters the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations between the union and Big Three.
Workers, other union members, and Wayne sheriff offer solidarity for striking UAW
It may be a while before workers are done striking. Some have predicted issues to exasperate for the economy the longer the protest goes on and the wider the strike becomes.
It may be a while before workers are done striking. Some have predicted issues to exasperate for the economy the longer the protest goes on and the wider the strike becomes.
Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
'It's their fault': UAW president slams Big 3 as autoworker strike begins
UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming the Big Three for the autoworkers strike, while the automakers are expressing disappointment with union leadership.
UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming the Big Three for the autoworkers strike, while the automakers are expressing disappointment with union leadership.
UAW members, Bernie Sanders plan to attend strike solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit
UAW members, the union president, and Sen. Bernie Sanders plan to attend a solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit after the strike began.
UAW members, the union president, and Sen. Bernie Sanders plan to attend a solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit after the strike began.
'Extremely disappointed': Big 3 automakers respond as strike begins at Ford, GM, Stellantis plants
Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.
Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.
UAW members strike at Ford's Michigan Assembly, 2 other US plants after contracts with Big 3 expire
UAW employees at three plants, including Ford's Michigan Assembly, walked off the job and to the picket line early Friday after the union and Big Three failed to reach a deal.
UAW employees at three plants, including Ford's Michigan Assembly, walked off the job and to the picket line early Friday after the union and Big Three failed to reach a deal.
UAW strike targets factories in Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio
In an historic first, the UAW called on workers to walk off the line at factories owned by all three Detroit auto manufacturers at the same time.
In an historic first, the UAW called on workers to walk off the line at factories owned by all three Detroit auto manufacturers at the same time.