The United Auto Workers union is preparing for possible strikes at the nation’s three unionized automakers next month, as they seek to regain lost concessions and protect members during the transition to electric vehicles.
United Auto Workers members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis during ongoing contract negotiations, with an average of 97% of members supporting the action, although the final votes are still being counted.
Workers across industries are taking a hard stance against companies for better pay and working conditions, leading to a surge in strikes and support for organized labor, with more than 320,000 workers participating in at least 230 strikes so far in 2023, according to data from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
The United Auto Workers union and three Detroit automakers are facing a looming strike as contract negotiations stall, potentially impacting the U.S. economy and the companies' profits amid the shift to electric vehicles and demands for improved wages and benefits.
The United Auto Workers union representing workers at the Big 3 U.S. automakers is demanding a four-day workweek at full-time pay, a 46% wage increase, and a share of company profits, threatening to strike if an agreement is not reached by September 14.
GM, Ford, and Tesla are expected to face rising labor costs, whether or not a strike occurs as the United Auto Workers' labor deal with the Detroit-Three automakers nears its expiration.
Workers in the United States are increasingly engaging in strikes and labor unrest, with 16 major strikes occurring in the country so far this year, the highest number since 2005, posing potential challenges for American businesses both domestically and abroad, as demonstrated by the threat of a strike at Chevron's plants in Australia.
The United Auto Workers are in negotiations with the "Big Three" U.S. automakers over a new labor contract, with the possibility of a strike looming as talks have been rocky and counteroffers have been rejected.
Approximately 146,000 U.S. auto workers are poised to go on strike if General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for substantial pay raises and restored benefits, potentially causing significant disruptions in auto production and impacting the U.S. economy.
Car dealerships are preparing for potential strikes by the United Auto Workers against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, which could lead to inventory shortages and higher prices for both new and used cars.
The local auto workers' union at Ford's Sharonville transmission plant is preparing for a potential strike as the contract between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers expires, with picketing instructions issued and workers standing strong behind negotiators.
The United Auto Workers union could potentially strike at Detroit's Big Three automakers if a deal isn't reached by the contract deadline, although progress is being made in the talks regarding wages.
A potential strike by the United Auto Workers could have wide-ranging economic impacts, including higher car prices and job losses at suppliers, with a prolonged strike even potentially pushing the economy toward a recession.
Around 1,100 United Auto Workers-represented Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees went on strike due to failed contract negotiations, citing issues such as job outsourcing, unfair labor practices, and wage disparity.
Auto workers have initiated a series of strikes after failing to reach an agreement with the three largest US manufacturers over a new contract, marking a major industrial labor action and targeting all three Detroit carmakers simultaneously.
The United Auto Workers' strike against car companies in Michigan is seen as a real-time test of President Biden's economic agenda and policy positions, including higher wages for the middle class, support for unions, and the push for an electric vehicle future.
Automotive plants affected by the United Auto Workers strike could potentially lose production of up to 25,000 vehicles, with the most severe potential losses expected at the Stellantis plant in Toledo, Ohio, and GM's Wentzville Plant in Missouri.
The strike by United Auto Workers against the Big 3 carmakers has sparked concern among stock-market investors over the impact on the economy, supply chains, and corporate profits.
Autoworkers strike as United Autoworkers Union demands 36% pay increase over four years, affecting Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri; President Biden to speak on the matter later today.
The strike by autoworkers against the Big 3 U.S. automakers highlights the growing gap between CEO and worker pay, with the United Auto Workers demanding a 46% raise for workers over the next four years, exceeding the combined 40% increase in CEO compensation over the past four years.
The United Auto Workers' strike has led to temporary layoffs for 600 workers at Ford's Michigan plant and is expected to affect 2,000 workers at General Motors' Kansas plant, with no compensation provided by the companies.
The largest U.S. autoworkers' union has announced that 190 workers at ZF Chassis Systems, a supplier to Mercedes-Benz, are on strike in Alabama, seeking better pay and benefits.
A prolonged UAW strike against the Big Three auto companies in Michigan could result in the loss of more than 150,000 jobs and over a billion dollars in personal income, as well as potentially bankrupting the automakers if the union's demands are met, according to experts.
The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers could result in gains for Tesla and foreign automakers as Ford, GM, and Stellantis face challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles and potentially raising prices, according to Wedbush analysts.
The United Auto Workers union is set to escalate their strike against the Big Three automakers in an effort to combat stagnant wages and other concessions, with UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce which plants will join the strike next.
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states, citing demands for higher wages and shorter working hours.
The United Auto Workers' strike against GM and Stellantis expands as thousands of workers walk off the job at distribution centers, demanding better wages and job security.