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United Auto Workers Press Releases

1,265 Press Releases

Published on January 12, 2017 - 15:08 GMT

UAW regional director praises Governor Cuomo’s “Buy American” plan announced during State of the State address

(New York) – UAW Region 9 Director Terry Dittes says Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new proposal to mandate state entities to buy American-made products is the right move for American workers and will greatly benefit the nation’s economy. During today’s 2017 State of …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on January 10, 2017 - 19:25 GMT

Statement from UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles on Ford Announcement

The following is a statement from Jimmy Settles, UAW Vice President and Director of the National Ford Department Today’s announcement by Ford Motor Company honoring their commitment in the 2015 collective bargaining agreement to the men and women of …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on January 9, 2017 - 04:23 GMT

FCA US Expands Jeep Product Lineup; $1 Billion in New Investment and 2,000 New Jobs

Announcement is a continuation of the efforts already underway to increase production capacity in the U.S. on trucks and SUVs to match demand Confirms addition of new models to award-winning Jeep lineup – a Jeep pickup truck and the storied Jeep Wagoneer …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on January 9, 2017 - 04:23 GMT

Statement from UAW President Dennis Williams on FCA Announcement

The following is a statement from UAW President Dennis Williams regarding today’s FCA announcement: “We are very happy with FCA’s announcement today as it shows their commitment to the United States, UAW members and their employees. “This announcement …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on January 4, 2017 - 09:48 GMT

UAW President’s Statement on Today’s Announcements

Dan SchneiderAs a retired auto worker I watched the manufacturing jobs leave Our Country since the NAFTA thing came into effect in the Slick Willie days 1992 I voted for Ross Perot the jobs been leaving ever since, look around people at the cities that …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on January 1, 2017 - 23:22 GMT

Happy New Year from the UAW!

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Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 31, 2016 - 06:08 GMT

What’s your New Year’s Resolution?

New year’s resolutions: every one tends to make them and many end up breaking them. Losing weight, eating healthier, picking up a new hobby, calling your parents more; all these things come to mind when you think about ways to better your life or someone …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 31, 2016 - 06:08 GMT

Labor Voices: Company offers a cautionary tale

For decades, men and women of Honeywell Aerospace Corporation in Green Island, New York, and South Bend, Indiana, crafted the wheels and brakes that our military and commercial aircraft rely on every day. But on the Monday after Mother’s Day when they …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 31, 2016 - 06:08 GMT

Mississippi Today: Union’s complaints about Nissan’s Mississippi plant filed in three countries

After years of working to unionize workers at the Nissan plant in Canton, the United Auto Workers is shifting its strategy and going international with its concerns about conditions at Nissan’s Mississippi plant. On Dec. 20, the Detroit-based union …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 25, 2016 - 15:06 GMT

Happy Holidays from the UAW!

Warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday Season to all the UAW Local Unions, UAW members, and UAW retirees. Let’s take this opportunity, on the occasion of celebrating with family and loved ones, to reaffirm our faith in and devotion to the principles of good …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 19, 2016 - 22:14 GMT

Union Front: Our Quality Shines Through

Motor Trend has Accolades for Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Bolt Motor Trend magazine said the Chevrolet Bolt bested foreign competition like the Jaguar XE, Porsche 911 and Tesla Model S. PHOTO COURTESY CHEVROLET To anyone who has ever spent time with UAW …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 19, 2016 - 22:14 GMT

Union Front: Generous Jeep Workers

Local 12 Members Step Up to Feed the Hungry UAW Local 12’s Wesley Thomas, left, Jeep Chairman Mark Epley, Committeeman Tim Alexander, Secretary-Treasurer Samantha Price, Committeeman Tim Kruger and Mario Duran help gather food to be delivered to the food …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 19, 2016 - 21:48 GMT

Cover Story: Before Flint, The Winning Momentum Created by Sit-Down Strikes pt. 1

The sit-down strike in Cleveland. They Had to Sit to Stand Up for Themselves The momentum that spurred Flint started in Atlanta, Detroit and many other places Editor’s Note: Most UAW members know about the solidarity of the 44-day strike in Flint, Michigan …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 19, 2016 - 21:48 GMT

Cover Story: Before Flint, The Winning Momentum Created by Sit-Down Strikes pt. 2

The Kelsey-Hayes Sit-Down Strike Was a Key Moment in Our History Editor’s Note: The following story was written by Jim Ward, a retiree of Local 78 in Detroit. A dedicated union activist as an active employee and as a retiree, Brother Ward passed away in …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 19, 2016 - 20:55 GMT

Trump’s pick for budget chief could signal major shift on Medicare, Social Security

Watch the video: Trump said he wouldn’t touch Social Security, but his new team includes quite a few who have been big champions on cutting the important benefit. Mulvaney is his new budget chief whose record shows he has “a strong appetite to cutting …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 16, 2016 - 22:09 GMT

Legislative Update: 2016 Elections

GOP Holds Power in White House, Congress, and Will Appoint Supreme Court Justices On Nov. 8, over 130 million Americans participated in our democracy and voted for our leaders at the federal, state, and local levels. Donald J. Trump won the presidency by …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 16, 2016 - 22:09 GMT

Together We Win: Auto Organizing Update

A delegation of Nissan workers and community members marched in a Paris rally in October to attend a rally calling for an end to threats at Nissan in Canton From left: Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Bishop Thomas Jenkins, Nissan worker Morris …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 16, 2016 - 22:09 GMT

Union Front: ’Tis the Season to Support American Workers

Buying Union-Made Can Bring Holiday Cheer and Good Jobs The holiday season is a time to show your loved ones how much you care about them. For many, that includes giving them the perfect present. While selecting something that’s just right for your spouse, …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 16, 2016 - 21:38 GMT

Health and Safety: Workers Shed Light on Serious Problems

OSHA Cites Fuyao Glass Plant with $227,000 in Fines for Violations In a 1.5 million-square-feet facility on West Stroop Road in Moraine, Ohio, Fuyao Glass America is quickly gaining attention for its attempt to become the world’s largest single-site auto …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
Published on December 16, 2016 - 21:08 GMT

Together We Win: State of Michigan Workers Win Wage Increases, Protect Health Care

State of Michigan workers won a 3 percent wage increase in 2017 and a 2 percent increase for 2018 in their contract that had reopener language to discuss wage increases and health care. “The bargaining team was successful not only in winning the two wage …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

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