UAW
Wages, pensions, plant investments still issues in GM strike
But signs are UAW and the automaker are progressing on key issues.
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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.
Committees finish work in GM talks, top bargainers take over
Minor issues largely are resolved, focus shifts to wages, use of temporary workers and other contentious issues.
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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US strike: Temporary layoffs for 1,200 GM Oshawa workers
Unifor president Jerry Dias expects more cuts at Canadian operations.
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Slow progress reported in talks as GM strike enters third day
Committees working on wages, health insurance costs, temporary workers and new work for plants slated to close.
Canadian auto sector starting to feel effect of GM strike in US
Companies are looking to adjust production schedules to adapt to the disruption.
Talks set to carry on but no deal yet in UAW’s GM strike
More than 49,000 United Auto Workers members have brought to a standstill more than 50 factories and parts warehouses.
