A glitchy payment kiosk flashed red, the worker paid again, and a week later Ford allegedly accused him of stealing a $1.95 snack
Factory automation is accelerating across the auto industry, setting up a new battle between labor and management
General Motors says the robots are being installed to improve safety and ergonomics
If ratified, the agreement will see some workers earning up to $30 per hour by 2030
A wage dispute dating back to 2008 has triggered a strike at a key supplier for GM pickups
Union leaders at the UAW aren’t hiding their fury over a bonus gap that Carlos Tavares may have set in motion long before he left
Ford, GM, and Stellantis cut UAW profit-sharing payments as earnings fall, with Stellantis employees missing out entirely after steep losses
Besides a 20% pay increase, workers would get a $6,550 ratification bonus as well as other perks
Chattanooga workers face a high-stakes vote as contract talks drag on with raises, bonuses, and job security on the line
Auto workers are bracing for a financial blow as profit sharing evaporates amid rising tariffs and shrinking industry margins
UAW president Shawn Fain questioned why the portfolio’s returns were lower than you’d get from a cash bank account, and the answer was disheartening
Shawn Fain believes President Trump should implement even harsher measures against imports, arguing that free trade has harmed American jobs
The union’s Secretary-Treasurer almost earned the same as Shawn Fain, receiving nearly $225,000
Some workers are hesitant to take the buyouts, with one stating that the amount isn’t enough to get them to leave
VW’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee is switching to a two-shift operation and the UAW is not liking it
Shawn Fain admits that the UAW does not agree with Trump on much of his domestic agenda but the union can find common ground with the new President
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asserts that the two automakers violated federal laws
However, the UAW isn’t satisfied with VW’s proposal and the negotiations continue
