Labor unions
Ford union employees ratify UAW deal, closing out historic negotiations with Detroit automakers
Associates of the United Vehicle Personnel union picket outdoors the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 26, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Pictures DETROIT — Union associates at Ford Motor accredited a tentative settlement Friday, concluding contentious agreement negotiations among the United Car Personnel and Detroit automakers. UAW-Ford workers ended up […]
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Starbucks workers file more labor complaints with NYC as union goes on largest-ever strike
Members of a recently formed union of Starbucks workers hold a rally to celebrate the first anniversary of their founding, December 9, 2022 in New York City. Andrew Lichtenstein | Corbis News | Getty Images Starbucks workers in New York City have filed 14 more complaints alleging that the coffee giant violated the city’s labor […]
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India debate on 70-hour workweek: Illegal or street to greatness?
Indians at the moment perform an ordinary of 47.7 several hours a 7 days, in accordance to the Global Labour Group. Gcshutter | E+ | Getty Photographs Infosys founder Narayana Murthy lately sparked a controversy on social media when he stated youthful people must be operating 70 several hours a 7 days to enhance India’s […]
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UAW strikes cost Stellantis about $3.2 billion in revenue
United Auto Workers members rally outside Stellantis’ Ram 1500 plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, after the union called a strike at the plant on Oct. 23, 2023. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Labor strikes by the United Auto Workers union cost Stellantis about $3.2 billion, or 3 billion euros, in lost revenue through October, […]
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Canadian auto union initiates national strike at Chrysler parent Stellantis
Lana Payne celebrates on stage as Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, announce Payne as their new president to replace outgoing leader Jerry Dias in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 2022. Cole Burston | Reuters DETROIT — After reaching a tentative agreement Saturday with the United Auto Workers union, Chrysler parent Stellantis is now facing a […]
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GM, UAW may be nearing a labor deal after marathon negotiating session
Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan September 29, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — Contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors are reconvening midday Friday after intense talks occurred Thursday night and into the morning, according to sources familiar […]
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GM and Ford will answer to Wall Street and the UAW with third-quarter earnings this week
Jim Farley, CEO, Ford, left, and Mary Barra, CEO, General Motors Reuters; General Motors DETROIT — Ready for a tightrope walk? General Motors and Ford Motor report third-quarter earnings and future guidance this week amid ongoing strikes and contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers union. And it’s a difficult balance. If the automakers are […]
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UAW strikes threaten already vulnerable auto parts suppliers
Members of the United Auto Workers union hold a practice picket in front of Stellantis headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sept. 20, 2023. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images As the United Auto Workers’ strike against Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis moves through its second week, the economic effects are beginning to ripple through […]
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UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks with the media and union members outside the UAW Local 900 headquarters across the street from the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, Sept. 15, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The United Auto Workers strike is bringing a blue-collar versus billionaire battle to […]
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Why Stellantis could face a longer strike than Ford or GM
Supporters cheer as United Auto Workers members go on strike at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant on September 15, 2023 in Wayne, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images News | Getty Images The United Auto Workers labor union launched targeted strikes against the three Detroit automakers early Friday morning. The stoppages affect three plants that […]
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