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 Strike: Stellantis makes updated offer as carmaker warns layoffs coming
Stellantis has issued another offer to the UAW on day six of the United Auto Workers union – and it comes on the same day they warned that layoffs are coming in plants in Ohio and Indiana.
Stellantis has issued another offer to the UAW on day six of the United Auto Workers union – and it comes on the same day they warned that layoffs are coming in plants in Ohio and Indiana.
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.
Stellantis says it's anticipating 350 temporary layoffs due to UAW strike
The shockwaves from the UAW strike are continuing to worsen as more employees are expected to be temporarily laid off at Stellantis plants in Ohio and Indiana.
The shockwaves from the UAW strike are continuing to worsen as more employees are expected to be temporarily laid off at Stellantis plants in Ohio and Indiana.
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.
Business as usual at Detroit Stellantis plant, but UAW workers 'ready to rumble' if called on
“We’re still anxious, we’re still ready. the call could come at anytime," said Gjokaj. "We’re mobilized, we’re ready. We’re in full support of our brothers and sisters at the respective Big Three’s that went out."
“We’re still anxious, we’re still ready. the call could come at anytime," said Gjokaj. "We’re mobilized, we’re ready. We’re in full support of our brothers and sisters at the respective Big Three’s that went out."
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.
UAW Strike: Plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri targeted for strike; 'This is about our members tonight'
Without a contract by 11:59 p.m., the union president called on workers at factory locations in Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan to walk off the line at midnight.
Without a contract by 11:59 p.m., the union president called on workers at factory locations in Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan to walk off the line at midnight.