Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening

Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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.

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.

Former UAW President Gary Jones will plead guilty

Gary Jones, the former president of the UAW will plead guilty to charges of embezzlement, racketeering and filing false tax returns.

Former UAW President Gary Jones charged with corruption, embezzling

Federal prosecutors have charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million

UAW bans domestic, international travel over coronavirus concerns

The UAW has banned international and domestic travel for workers as a precaution in the growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Former UAW president Owen Bieber dies at 90

Owen Bieber, the UAW's seventh president from 1983-1995, has died at the age of 90.

Ex-UAW exec pleads guilty to embezzling thousands for entertainment

They used conferences to cover up hundreds of thousands of dollars in UAW funds spent on lavish entertainment. They would rent villas in gated communities and spending thousands on golf outings and other things.

UAW President Rory Gamble pushing back on federal investigation alleging kickbacks

Rory Gamble, who took over the UAW president position from Gary Jones who resigned amid a federal probe, is now also being investigated by the FBI for alleged kickbacks or payoffs from a businessman from Huntington Woods.

UAW leaders name Rory Gamble as president

Members of the United Auto Workers union’s executive board have voted to appoint Rory Gamble as its new president.

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.

UAW to audit financial procedures following announcement of ethics reforms

The UAW Secretary-Treasurer is planning a series of audits and changes to the union's financial procedures, following reforms that were announced by the acting president of the UAW last month.

Fiat-Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor deal

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

Ex-UAW regional director accused of embezzlement for Palm Springs golf trips, premium booze and meals 

Vance Pearson, 58, was once one of the powerful leaders of the UAW. Now he's in federal court, accused conspiracy to spend hundreds of thousands of UAW dues on an elaborate lifestyle.