UAW
UAW chief raises strike pay, issues warning to automakers
Calls it a symbol to members that the union has their backs.
Ex Fiat Chrysler exec pleads guilty in union payoff scheme
Faces eight years in federal prison for conspiracy and a tax crime.
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Auto unions will continue Mexico wage fight even if NAFTA crumbles
They have accused the country of using cheap labour as a way to draw in business.
UAW defiant in Mississippi loss as union opponents celebrate
Union alleges Nissan broke federal labour law and intimidated workers into voting “no.”
Ex-Fiat Chrysler exec charged in union official payoff
FBI alleges Alphons Iacobelli gave a former UAW vice-president and his wife more than $1.2 million in gifts.
Unions seek improvements to NAFTA auto provisions
Unifor president Jerry Dias says the unions “will not allow trade to pit worker against worker.”
Rally starts union push at Mississippi Nissan plant
Nissan management opposes a union, although it says workers are free to choose whether they’d like to be represented or not.
Union files for vote by workers at Mississippi Nissan plant
Pro-union campaign seeks to link support with civil rights for African-Americans.
Fiat Chrysler profit means big cheques for UAW workers
FRANKFURT — Automaker Fiat Chrysler saw net profit jump to 1.81 billion euros ($1.92 billion) last year as a more profitable model mix and lower costs helped overcome a sales decline in North American markets. The improvement in the company’s…
GM may find jobs for laid off workers at other factories
There may be more jobs available at truck and SUV factories where sales are growing.
Volkswagen files appeal of UAW ruling at Tennessee
NLRB ruled the German automaker was engaging in unfair labour practices.
Volkswagen reneged on deal to recognize union: UAW
Union says carmaker would recognize UAW as member representative if it dropped a challenge on the outcome of an election.
VW to appeal ruling allowing UAW vote
Automaker says federal labour failed to evaluate its argument that labour decisions should be made by its entire hourly workforce.
Fiat Chrysler to lay off 1,300 workers in Detroit area
Slow-selling Chrysler 200 has started to stack up on dealer lots.
Ford to build small car factory in Mexico
Production of the Focus C-Max hybrid will shift from suburban Detroit.
