UAW Stand Up march, rally through downtown Detroit showcases unity on day 1 of strike
“Everybody’s trying to make things better for us so that we can have a legacy for our children, so we’re ready to do what it takes which is Stand Up and wait for something better that we deserve," he said.
“Everybody’s trying to make things better for us so that we can have a legacy for our children, so we’re ready to do what it takes which is Stand Up and wait for something better that we deserve," he said.
Black ties meet red shirts: Auto Show charity preview held amid UAW strike backdrop
The evening remained peaceful however, with two huge-scale events event happening just feet away. Evening gowns and tuxedos walked past picket signs downtown.
The evening remained peaceful however, with two huge-scale events event happening just feet away. Evening gowns and tuxedos walked past picket signs downtown.
GM claims 'ripple effect' caused by UAW strike walkout at Missouri plant
GM builds its SUVs at Wentzville and in a statement Friday evening said a supply shortage is being created by a lack of stampings it supplies.
GM builds its SUVs at Wentzville and in a statement Friday evening said a supply shortage is being created by a lack of stampings it supplies.
Analyst: UAW strike strategy unprecedented, warns it may damage both sides
Some analysts believe GM never really recovered from the UAW strike in 1998 - a lesson likely both sides are taking into account.
Some analysts believe GM never really recovered from the UAW strike in 1998 - a lesson likely both sides are taking into account.
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."
Experts worry UAW strike could tip U.S. economy into recession
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
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.
Man sent threatening texts to UAW president, prosecutor says
The 31-year-old has since been charged felony counts of making false reports of terrorism and false reports of a bomb.
The 31-year-old has since been charged felony counts of making false reports of terrorism and false reports of a bomb.
'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.
UAW strike implications: Michigan hit hardest while car prices expected to rise
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.
General Motors latest contract offer includes 20% wage increase, 5 weeks of vacation, more health coverage
General Motors has sent the autoworkers union a contract offer they called “unprecedented” just hours before the current deal expires.
General Motors has sent the autoworkers union a contract offer they called “unprecedented” just hours before the current deal expires.
UAW strike: What employees need to know if they're still working when contract expires
If the UAW and Big Three don't reach a deal on Thursday, workers will strike, but not everyone will be on strike immediately. This means that employees who are not striking will be working without a contract agreement.
If the UAW and Big Three don't reach a deal on Thursday, workers will strike, but not everyone will be on strike immediately. This means that employees who are not striking will be working without a contract agreement.
The UAW strike deadline is tonight - What to know as union, automaker negotiations continue
If Big Three automakers and UAW do not reach a deal on Thursday, workers will take to the picket line. Not all Locals will strike at first, though.
If Big Three automakers and UAW do not reach a deal on Thursday, workers will take to the picket line. Not all Locals will strike at first, though.
Stage is set for historic UAW strike in Detroit as president calls on workers to be ready
Billions of dollars are at stake if workers go on strike. But what that looks like will be much different from protests in years' past.
Billions of dollars are at stake if workers go on strike. But what that looks like will be much different from protests in years' past.