UAW picketer suffers heart attack, dies on picket line
A former employee of the Detroit Hamtramck GM plant died earlier this month when she suffered a heart attack on the picket line.
A former employee of the Detroit Hamtramck GM plant died earlier this month when she suffered a heart attack on the picket line.
GM CEO Mary Barra joins talks; deal to end strike may be near
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.
UAW summons high-level union officials for meeting on GM strike
With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.
With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.
Thousands of workers join in as UAW-GM strike reaches week 5
UAW workers continue to walk the picket line on what is now week five of the strike against GM.
UAW workers continue to walk the picket line on what is now week five of the strike against GM.
Starting Sunday GM-UAW workers strike pay boosted to an extra $25 a week
When the strike first started, people were out in t-shirts and shorts, however, they're bundled up around a fire now. Closing in on a month and some good news for these workers came though, in the form of 25 extra dollars a week in strike pay.
When the strike first started, people were out in t-shirts and shorts, however, they're bundled up around a fire now. Closing in on a month and some good news for these workers came though, in the form of 25 extra dollars a week in strike pay.
UAW votes to increase strike pay and allow GM employees to work part time jobs
Officials have confirmed that Striking General Motors employees will get an additional $265 and can now work part time jobs.
Officials have confirmed that Striking General Motors employees will get an additional $265 and can now work part time jobs.
National Coney Island offering discount to GM-UAW members as strike continues
National Coney Island around Southeast Michigan will be showing their support by offering a special discount for all GM-UAW members. Valid with a GM badge, workers can receive 10% off their meal.
National Coney Island around Southeast Michigan will be showing their support by offering a special discount for all GM-UAW members. Valid with a GM badge, workers can receive 10% off their meal.
UAW submits counterproposal to GM, waits for possible deal
There is new hope for a possible end to the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors.
There is new hope for a possible end to the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors.
UAW to GM: Stop playing games
Friday was day 26 of the strike in a week that's seen General Motors leader Mary Barra and UAW leadership meet behind closed doors. But another week still without a resolution.
Friday was day 26 of the strike in a week that's seen General Motors leader Mary Barra and UAW leadership meet behind closed doors. But another week still without a resolution.
GM sends letter on 'where things stand,' detailing offer made on Monday
General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra has stepped into contract talks with striking auto workers, asking the union to wrap up outstanding issues and respond to a company offer made this week.
General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra has stepped into contract talks with striking auto workers, asking the union to wrap up outstanding issues and respond to a company offer made this week.
Retired facilitator believes GM has advantage over UAW in negotiations
Thursday meant day 25 of the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors as talks intensify.
Thursday meant day 25 of the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors as talks intensify.
GM CEO Mary Barra secretly met with UAW amid concerns negotiations had stalled
GM CEO Mary Barra met secretly with UAW leadership this week, amid concerns that negotiations had stalled between the company and union. Barra, in an unusual move reportedly met Wednesday with UAW President Gary Jones and Vice President Terry Dittes, who has been leading talks. The meeting happened at the Renaissance Center around 3:30 p.m..
GM CEO Mary Barra met secretly with UAW leadership this week, amid concerns that negotiations had stalled between the company and union. Barra, in an unusual move reportedly met Wednesday with UAW President Gary Jones and Vice President Terry Dittes, who has been leading talks. The meeting happened at the Renaissance Center around 3:30 p.m..
White Detroit high school teacher accused of calling black students slaves
A parent heard about what happened in class and wrote a Facebook post about it - and it struck a chord with a lot of Detroiters. It also got the attention of some school board members who called the allegations deeply concerning and unacceptable.
A parent heard about what happened in class and wrote a Facebook post about it - and it struck a chord with a lot of Detroiters. It also got the attention of some school board members who called the allegations deeply concerning and unacceptable.
UAW GM workers: Middle class way of life, job security is at the heart of strike
The United Auto Workers Union says it put a package4 on the table that was flatly rejected by General Motors Wednesday.
The United Auto Workers Union says it put a package4 on the table that was flatly rejected by General Motors Wednesday.
Now in its fourth week, UAW strike could delay arrival of GM's new corvette
Now in its fourth week, the UAW strike has already hit automakers, union workers and ancillary businesses that cater to auto workers. Now, suppliers and dealerships are starting to show on the fringes of groups worried about the fallout from the strike. While General Motors prepared for the strike by stocking up on pickup trucks, there's now concerns the unveiling of the company's new Corvette may be delayed.
Now in its fourth week, the UAW strike has already hit automakers, union workers and ancillary businesses that cater to auto workers. Now, suppliers and dealerships are starting to show on the fringes of groups worried about the fallout from the strike. While General Motors prepared for the strike by stocking up on pickup trucks, there's now concerns the unveiling of the company's new Corvette may be delayed.
'Wish we could go back to work soon': UAW-GM strike enters week 4
The nationwide UAW strike is now in its 4th week.
The nationwide UAW strike is now in its 4th week.
UAW negotiations take 'a turn for the worst' after another proposal rejection
The Vice President of UAW-GM issued an update for day 21 of the strike. Noting that the most recent proposal issued to the GM company
The Vice President of UAW-GM issued an update for day 21 of the strike. Noting that the most recent proposal issued to the GM company
Disney shops open inside dozens of Target stores today
Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.
Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.
Concerns of one-state recession bubble up at UAW pickets against GM for 18th day
The state of Michigan isn't feeling the squeeze of the UAW strike yet, but it may not be that far off if a deal isn't reached soon.
The state of Michigan isn't feeling the squeeze of the UAW strike yet, but it may not be that far off if a deal isn't reached soon.
Free mammograms offered by UAW Ford for breast cancer awareness month
UAW Ford is doing its part for breast cancer awareness month offering free mammograms to uninsured and under-insured women.
UAW Ford is doing its part for breast cancer awareness month offering free mammograms to uninsured and under-insured women.