Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.
Category: Strikes
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Bernie Sanders Condemns Corporate Greed at U.A.W. Detroit Rally
The senator from Vermont spoke of the growing gap between C.E.O. and worker pay, urging the leaders of the Big Three automakers to understand “the sacrifices your workers have made over the years.”
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A Spirited Start to the Strike at a Ford Plant Near Detroit
Union members at one of three factories chosen for a first wave of walkouts voiced determination to win substantial pay gains in their next contract.
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U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains
The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
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U.A.W. Holds Strike at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Here’s What to Know
The strike began on Friday morning at three plants run by General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis.
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U.A.W. Strike Is a Real-Time Test of Biden’s Economic Agenda
White House aides believe the outcome of the battle between the car companies and its workers will underscore many of the president’s policy positions.
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The UAW’s Strike Poses Economic and Political Risks for Biden
The walkout by thousands of factory workers presents economic and political risks for the Big Three automakers, Midwestern states and President Biden.
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U.A.W. Set to Begin Walkouts as Deadline Nears With No Contract Deals
The union announced initial sites of a targeted strike meant to press Ford, General Motors and Stellantis in talks on pay, benefits and the workweek.
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Studios Say Talks With Striking Writers May Resume Next Week
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers said the union had asked for a meeting, which would be the first in nearly a month.
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U.A.W. Strike Looms Over Detroit Auto Show
The three established U.S. automakers could struggle to get new cars and trucks to dealerships and customers during a prolonged strike that slows or stops production lines.
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Bill Maher Says Show Will Return Despite Writers’ Strike
The HBO host said he sympathized with the writers but needed to return for the good of other people who work on “Real Time With Bill Maher.”