UAW negotiations with Big Three come down to the wire

United Auto Workers members employed by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could strike if the sides can’t make a deal by the time the union’s 4-year labor agreements with the Big Three automakers expire Sept. 14.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 13, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain says union won’t take ‘scraps’

The proposals from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis offer significantly less generous wages and benefits than the United Auto Workers is demanding, Fain said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 11, 2023

Stellantis, UAW set to spar as labor negotiations heat up

The automaker offered employed United Auto Workers members a total wage increase of 14.5% over four years.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 8, 2023

UAW balks at GM’s ‘insulting proposal’

General Motors offered most United Auto Workers members a 10% wage increase.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 7, 2023

Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO

Kjell Gruner will serve as the electric vehicle maker’s chief commercial officer.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023

Hyundai adds Chris Paukert to public relations team

The former journalist recently left his position at car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023

UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices

The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its contract talks with the two automakers. However, it did not file a complaint against Ford.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 1, 2023

Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Ford targeted by Unifor in Big Three negotiations

After the union reaches an agreement with Ford, it will use that contract to renegotiate with General Motors and Stellantis.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 30, 2023

DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates

An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2023

GM to close IT innovation center in Arizona, cut staff

The closure will impact more than 900 General Motors employees as the company works to align its footprint and IT resources in the U.S.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2023

Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

Hyundai supplier to invest $114M in expanding Alabama operations

The project will add a new production building at Shinhwa Auto USA's Auburn site and expand the driveshaft manufacturer's die-casting operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2023

President Biden urges Big Three, UAW to reach a deal to avoid strike

The White House released a statement asking both sides to find common ground before the United Auto Workers contract expires next month.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing?

As manufacturers look to retain talent in a crunched labor market, more companies are evaluating their paid family leave policies. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 14, 2023

How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 11, 2023

UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 4, 2023

Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

By Eric Walz • Aug. 1, 2023

A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023