UAW announces new strikes at GM and Ford plants, sparing Stellantis

DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union will expand strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor to two U.S. assembly plants at noon ET, UAW President Shawn Fain said Friday.The additional strikes will target Ford's Chicago Assembly in Illinois, which produces the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and...

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Biden, Trump seek blue-collar votes in Michigan

United Auto Workers from Louisville Kentucky rally in support of striking UAW members, in Detroit, Michigan, September 15, 2023.Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – Strikes by the United Auto Workers union against General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis will get the presidential treatment this week in Michigan. Twice, in fact.President...

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UAW strike expands to 38 more facilities at GM and Stellantis

(L-R) Supporter Ryan Sullivan, and United Auto Workers members Chris Sanders-Stone, Casey Miner, Kennedy R. Barbee Sr. and Stephen Brown picket outside the Jeep Plant on September 18, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio.Sarah Rice | Getty ImagesDETROIT – The United Auto Workers is expanding strikes to 38 parts and distribution...

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Ford faces possible Canadian strike amid UAW work stoppage

2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 LimitedFordDETROIT — Ford Motor's labor troubles could become an international issue that affects U.S. production of some pickup trucks, as Canadian union Unifor and the company have only hours to reach an agreement for roughly 5,600 autoworkers.The sides have to reach a deal before an extended...

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