UAW News Updates

Business, Equipment

UAW to Show List of Economic Demands to Automakers This Week

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week, the union’s president says.

August 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

UAW Strike Threats Heat Up Before Detroit Negotiations Begin

Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the UAW union ahead of negotiations with Detroit automakers has set its sights on securing a foothold in the EV industry.

July 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Union Workers Question Safety at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant

While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.

July 7, 2023
Government, Business, TCA

UAW Demands Support for EV Workers Before Endorsing Biden

New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until he shows support for a “just transition” to electric vehicles, according to a letter sent by newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain.

May 4, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Challenger Wins Close Race to Lead United Auto Workers Union

DETROIT — Challenger Shawn Fain defeated Ray Curry, president of the United Auto Workers, in a close election and vowed to take a more confrontational stance in negotiating with automakers.

March 27, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Ohio Battery Plant Employees First to Join UAW

Workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery factory in Ohio have voted to join the United Auto Workers union.

December 9, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

UAW Petitions to Organize GM-LG Energy Ohio Battery Plant

The United Auto Workers filed a petition to gain union membership for the 900 workers at the Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, that is jointly owned by General Motors Co. and Korean partner LG Energy Solutions.

October 31, 2022
Business, Technology

UAW Head Ray Curry Says EV Battery Plants Must Be Union

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — United Auto Workers President Ray Curry says if the union can’t organize workers at new electric vehicle battery factories that will supply Detroit’s three automakers, the union’s future would be in serious doubt.

July 25, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Musk Invites UAW to Hold Organizing Vote at Factory

DETROIT — Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif.

March 3, 2022
Business

Deere’s Monthlong Strike Ends With Workers Approving New Deal

Deere & Co. union workers ratified a new labor contract with the company Nov. 17 to return to plants across the U.S., putting an end to their first strike since 1986.

November 18, 2021