GM makes ‘record offer’ to UAW as it looks to end strike

If ratified, some autoworkers represented by the union will see general wage increases rise to $40.39 per hour by 2027.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 20, 2023

Stellantis announces more layoffs in Ohio due to UAW strike

The strike is having a ripple effect on the automaker’s manufacturing operations since its Toledo Assembly Complex was one of the first Big Three plants targeted by the UAW last month.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 20, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 150 more workers at Sterling Axle Plant

The automaker blamed the United Auto Workers strike at its Kentucky Truck Plant for the furloughs.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 19, 2023

Stellantis says it’s pulling out of CES due to UAW strike

The automaker said the move aims to reduce the company’s expenses as it deals with the financial effects of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2023

Stellantis has until Oct. 29 to strike a deal with autoworkers in Canada

Unifor, a union representing more than 8,200 Stellantis workers, is also negotiating for future product commitments at its Brampton Assembly plant related to the electric vehicle transition.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2023

OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company

The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023

Ford furloughs 700 autoworkers at F-150 Lightning plant, 106 more at Sterling Axle

Ford curbed F-150 Lightning production due to supply chain disruptions and delivery delays unrelated to the United Auto Workers strike. It also furloughed more workers due to the strike.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2023

Ford executive chair pleads with UAW to reach deal

Bill Ford warned that the current strike at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant “will have a major impact on the American economy” and devastate local communities.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2023

GM, Unifor ratify 3-year labor deal for autoworkers in Canada

GM autoworkers with one to two years of seniority will get a 63% to 73% hourly wage increase over the life of the agreement, while Unifor members at the top of the pay scale will get raises up to 25%.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 16, 2023

UAW threatens more surprise strikes as Ford says it’s ‘reached its limit’

Following a massive walkout at Ford’s biggest U.S. factory Wednesday, UAW President Shawn Fain hinted Friday that more aggressive strike measures are coming if the Big Three cannot meet its demands.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 13, 2023

Top automotive industry conferences in 2024

Upcoming events will touch on electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, software-defined vehicles, supply chain management and more.

By Michael Brady • Updated Oct. 12, 2023

8,700 UAW members strike Ford truck plant in Kentucky

The strike shut down a plant generating $25 billion in annual revenue. It makes some of the automaker's most profitable vehicles, such as Ford F-250–F-550 Super Duty Trucks.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 12, 2023

Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $3.2B EV battery factory in Indiana

The site will be the manufacturers’ second joint StarPlus Energy facility in Kokomo.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2023

Unifor ends strike against GM after reaching tentative labor deal in Canada

Nearly 4,300 autoworkers will return to work after ending a strike that lasted less than one day.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

GM most vulnerable to UAW strike: Cox Automotive

The Ford Explorer SUV had the highest inventory of any of the top 30 selling models, but the ongoing UAW strike has left GM with under a 30-day supply of some profitable Chevrolet and Cadillac models.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2023

GM, Ford, Stellantis furlough 800 more workers due to UAW strike

While more than half of the temporary layoffs came from Stellantis, 300 employees from its Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting Plant returned to work Monday after being laid off in September.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

Nearly 4,300 autoworkers strike against GM in Canada

The strike shut down operations at three General Motors facilities in Ontario, Canada.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

The strike has caused some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2023

GM to cover EV battery plants under UAW master agreement, Fain says

The United Auto Workers union had threatened to strike the automaker’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas shortly before General Motors agreed to the concessions.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 400 employees, points finger at UAW strike

The automaker furloughed 350 of the 2,703 employees at the Livonia Transmission Plant and 50 of the 2,171 employees at the Sterling Axle Plant.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 5, 2023

Automakers need help developing vehicle software, digital services: Deloitte

Vehicle manufacturers should be more like smartphone makers, inviting third parties and startups to develop software to maximize the value of their cars and trucks.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 5, 2023

Nevada is an EV battery gold mine

Home to one of the country’s largest active lithium deposits, the state is becoming a hot spot for EV and battery manufacturing.

By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 5, 2023

Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 4, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 330 more workers due to UAW strike

The automaker furloughed 243 workers at the Chicago Stamping Plant and 90 workers at the Lima Engine Plant, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 3, 2023