UAW Strike Spreads to more GM & Stellantis Facilities, Ford Makes Negotiation Progress

The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike has expanded its reach, affecting more facilities within General Motors (GM) and Stellantis while maintaining a limited walkout at Ford due to ongoing negotiation progress. The UAW initiated strikes against 38 parts distribution centers across the United States affiliated with GM and Stellantis, increasing the number of striking workers

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EV Shift is Important Component for Strike While UAW Hourly Pay Demand is Much Higher Than Tesla Employees

The automotive industry is standing at the precipice of a monumental transformation, one driven by the electrification of vehicles. This seismic shift is not merely a technological evolution; it is, as New York Times veteran reporter Jack Ewing asserts, a “once-in-a-century” turning point that will define the future of car manufacturing and the livelihoods of

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UAW Strike Could Cost the US Economy Over $5 Billion

The UAW strike, which commenced today, is poised to have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the immediate disruption faced by automakers such as GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Its ripple effect is likely to reach tech companies and, notably, chipmakers, as the modern automobile is increasingly reliant on a complex web of semiconductor technology. To comprehend the

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Historical UAW Strike Begins with Walkouts Involving 12,700 Workers at Detroit 3 Auto Plants

On a fateful Friday, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union embarked on a landmark labor action, initiating simultaneous strikes at three prominent auto manufacturing plants owned by General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, in what marked the most significant industrial labor movement in the United States in decades. The collective action

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What a UAW Strike Could Mean for Detroit 3 Automakers and Entire Automotive Market

The impending threat of a strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit’s Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—is sending ripples of concern throughout the automotive industry and beyond. The UAW, representing a substantial workforce of nearly 150,000 members, has signaled their readiness to halt production if a new contract isn’t negotiated

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