Labor Unions

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Daimler’s Detroit Axle UAW members ratify new contract with 84% approval

The contract will cover over 400 employees who work at the auto parts plant near Detroit.

February 03, 2025 03:41 PM
Daily 5 report for Jan. 28: Why isn’t GM’s record year for N.A. profits yielding more love from UAW, Wall Street?

It’s rare for a year-end GM earnings report to generate kudos from both Wall Street and the UAW. It's not happening today, either, despite GM exceeding analysts' expectations.

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January 28, 2025 09:25 PM
Unifor eyes ‘first unionized battery plant in Canada’

Unifor President Lana Payne said talks are already underway between the union and NextStar Energy.

January 28, 2025 04:56 PM
Daily 5 report for Jan. 22: Is Stellantis, post-Carlos Tavares, repairing ties with dealers, UAW?

We don’t know what Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and former CEO Carlos Tavares were talking about in this picture shot last summer, but it's a good bet it wasn't very pleasant.

January 22, 2025 08:30 PM
VW seeks new era in Germany with old methods

VW’s cost-cutting moves in Germany rely heavily on its tradition of cooperation between managers and workers.

January 22, 2025 02:04 PM
EEOC sues GM, UAW for age discrimination; Stellantis sued for sexual harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued two automakers, accusing GM and the UAW of age discrimination. Stellantis was sued for subjecting female employees to sexual harassment.

January 18, 2025 02:37 PM
Daily 5 report for Jan. 17: U.S. supplier woes are bad, but it’s worse in Europe

Supplier woes appear to be far worse in Europe, where they cut 54,000 jobs in 2024 with more job losses likely in 2025.

January 17, 2025 06:09 PM
Longtime UAW union officer to retire, sources say

Chuck Browning, a prominent UAW leader who negotiated its deals with Ford, is retiring, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

January 14, 2025 09:57 PM
Toyota orders workers back to office four days a week starting Sept. 2

The requirement will apply to employees at all job levels at its Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services units, except for a few specific excluded roles.

January 13, 2025 06:43 PM
Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel file lawsuits after Biden blocks deal

The companies said Jan. 6 in a joint statement that they filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging Biden’s decision.

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January 06, 2025 07:29 PM
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