Strike
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GM contract: worker pay hikes, factory closings move forward
A mix of pay raises, lump sum payments and a US$11,000 signing bonus; in exchange for factories closing.
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Workers celebrate deal with GM, show union power in industry
GM’s latest offer included wage increases, lump-sum payments, top-notch health insurance, promises of new products for many US factories.
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GM and UAW reach tentative deal that could end strike
Union touts “major gains” for workers after months of bargaining.
Wages, pensions, plant investments still issues in GM strike
But signs are UAW and the automaker are progressing on key issues.
Mack Truck workers begin strike at plants in three states
Walkouts in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida over wages, job security and pension and health benefits.
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GM talks hit snag as union seeks products for UAW factories
Looking for job security: vehicles sold in the US should be made in the US.
GM restarts Ingersoll plant as scheduled despite US strike
Unifor president Jerry Dias believes the automaker can run the plant through to the end of October.
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GM-UAW talks take turn for worse over product commitments
Union says offer did nothing to provide job security during the term of the agreement.
UAW strike could cost GM about US$1B and counting
Even as talks continue, the company is leery of settling the strike and saddling itself with costs that it will have to pay later.
GM reverses course, says strikers will keep health coverage
Workers howled and GM received withering criticism from politicians and on social media about cutting off the benefits.
GM strike in 2nd week: Some progress but no end in sight
The union wants a bigger share of GM’s more than US$30 billion in profits during the past five years.
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GM halts two thirds of St. Catharines production over US strike [UPDATED]
Follows the full shutdown of vehicle production at the company’s Oshawa Assembly Plant.
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GM stops vehicle assembly in Oshawa due to disruption from U.S. strike
On Friday, GM halted production on its flex line in Oshawa that produces the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS and employs about 650 workers.
Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted
In August, FBI raided the suburban Detroit home of UAW President Gary Jones as part of the widening federal investigation.
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Dias says GM could face strike in Canada if trust is not restored
Unifor president cites plant cutbacks and closures on both sides of the border following pledges to maintain operations.
