Auto strikes expected to expand Friday with no deal in sight
UAW President Shawn Fain has not said which plants would be affected next—the union’s stated strategy is to “keep the companies guessing.”
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Stellantis makes new contract offer after announcing Indiana layoffs
A clue of possible strike targets might be found in locations where UAW locals have announced they will hold rallies and practice picketing in the coming days. Those include a Ford plant in Louisville and a GM plant in Bedford, Indiana.
Stellantis to lay off 300 workers in Kokomo as UAW strike reaches 6th day
Stellantis, which makes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, said Wednesday that the layoffs are a consequence of the strike at its assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio.
UPDATE: UAW threatens to expand strike if there’s no substantive progress by Friday
UAW President Shawn Fain said workers at more factories will join those who are now in the fifth day of a strike at three plants.
Carmakers, United Auto Workers talking, but no signs of breakthrough to end strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said more factories could be targeted if “serious progress” toward an agreement isn’t reached by Friday at noon. “We’re not messing around,” he said.
UAW points to CEO pay raises to justify its wage demands
The United Auto Workers union has made pay disparity between CEOs and workers a central part of its argument for a big worker wage increase. A detailed look shows a more complicated picture.
United Auto Workers president rejects Stellantis wage increase offer
UAW President Shawn Fain said that Stellantis’s 21 percent offer and other terms presented by the automakers aren’t sufficient and that the strike will continue.
UAW leaders, automakers return to the bargaining table
Some 12,700 UAW members—or roughly 8% of the union’s autoworkers—are on strike at a Stellantis plant in Ohio, at a GM plant in Missouri and at a Ford assembly plant in Michigan.
Report: Subaru considering Indiana for electric vehicle production
Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki told reporters during a meeting in Tokyo that Indiana could become the next location of an electric vehicle production site, Reuters reported.
Automakers on verge of strike as UAW’s contract deadline looms
Union President Shawn Fain said the final decision on which plants to strike won’t be announced until 10 p.m. Thursday.
UAW chief says offers from automakers are inadequate, union ready to go on strike
In an online address to union members, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have raised their initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers, plans new offer
Stellantis, which employs about 7,000 people at plants in Kokomo and Tipton in Indiana, released no details of its offer Monday.
UAW poised to strike major car makers this week. Here are the issues.
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands.
Honda joins Ford, GM, others in adopting Tesla’s EV-charging technology
As more and more automakers switch to Tesla’s connector, experts say it appears Tesla is on its way to becoming the industrywide standard.
General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls ‘insulting’
The offer comes just a week before the UAW’s national contracts with GM, Stellantis and Ford expire, and even though both sides are far apart, it’s a sign of movement on economic issues.
U.S. moves to force recall of 52M air bag inflators
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
Drivers squeezed as auto insurance costs soar across U.S.
Federal rules allow insurers to consider socioeconomic factors when setting rates, leading to the worst increases being borne by the people least able to afford them.
UAW leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.
Auto union boss wants 46% raises, 32-hour workweeks in ‘war’ against Detroit carmakers
If it doesn’t have contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis by the Sept. 14 deadline, the UAW could strike all three simultaneously—something it has never done.
Auto parts maker to close Indiana plant with 155 workers
The plant produces automotive switch-related components such as steering pad switches, power seat switches, hazards, and door lock switches.