Workers & Unions

Today UAW members who work for General Motors received the news that they may receive up to $12,750 in profit sharing. UAW members have earned their share of the company’s prosperity, and this negotiated benefit reflects that contribution. Our members are essential to the success of General Motors.  UAW members bring skill, experience, and dedication …

Statement from UAW VP and Director of UAW-GM Department Mike Booth | UAW Read More »

Our union shares the outrage over the violent and senseless murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee. We mourn with Tyre’s mother, son, his loved ones as well as the entire Memphis community which includes many active and retired UAW members. As a union strongly rooted in the fight for …

UAW Statement on Killing of Tyre Nichols | UAW Read More »

Electric vehicles accounted for nearly 6% of all new cars sold in the U.S. in 2022, an increase from 3.1% the year before, and that number will continue to grow over the coming years. While it’s still a young industry, the ecosystem surrounding EVs — from EV charging and installation to insurance products and parking …

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Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Applications are due by January 31, 2023! Get started here: https://unionplus.click/6xx Other users read these articles next… Celebrating White Shirt Day Anniversary Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, UAW Help Improve Access …

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Our union applauds GM’s announcement of $20.5 million investments into the Memphis CCA, Ypsilanti Processing Center and Davison Road Processing Center, a decision that makes clear that our members are part of the future growth of General Motors. These investments will make the jobs of our members at Locals 2406 (Memphis, Tennessee), 174 (Ypsilanti, Michigan) …

Statement of UAW Vice President Mike Booth on GM’s Announcement of $20.5 Million Investment into Memphis CCA, Ypsilanti Processing Center and Davison Road Processing Center | UAW Read More »

Pros: Variety of engine and body styles; excellent ride, handling and interior noise for an off-roader; go-anywhere capability Cons: Sub-par fuel economy for a luxury SUV; pricey trims not overtly luxurious; definitely not cheap Big, boxy, off-road-oriented SUVs are all the rage at the moment, especially when glammed up with ritzy, definitely-not-for-off-roading trim and luxury …

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SEDONA, Ariz. — Honda’s fourth-generation Pilot is here in all of its squared-off, butched-up glory. Packing an updated powertrain with new drive modes and an upgraded TrailSport model for the outdoorsy types, the overhauled three-row wades into a segment where every new entry seems to push the boundaries of jack-of-all-trades utility and light-duty adventuring. For …

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. (Photo by Hannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty Images) Elon Musk said he counted on selling SpaceX stock to take Tesla private when he tweeted “funding secured” in 2018.  “SpaceX stock alone meant ‘funding secured’ by itself,” the billionaire CEO said in a civil court Monday.  Musk’s notorious tweet has landed him in …

Elon Musk says he counted on cashing in SpaceX stock to take Tesla private when he tweeted ‘funding secured’ – Autoblog Read More »

UAW members at Locals 180 and 807 who work for CNHI have ratified a new contract, ending a strike that began on May 2, 2022. The agreement, which was voted on as an improved last, best, and final offer, provides wage increases, shift premium increases, classification upgrades as well as other improvements. “UAW members at …

UAW Statement on Members’ Ratification of CNHI Agreement | UAW Read More »

Today, General Motors announced $918 million in investments at four UAW facilities to support truck production and future electric vehicle (EV) production.   Our union celebrates the announcement of these new investments into our GM facilities which will benefit our members at Locals 659 (Flint, Michigan), 362 (Bay City, MI), 211 (Defiance, OH) and 1097 (Rochester, …

Statement of President Ray Curry on General Motors Announcement of Investments in UAW Facilities | UAW Read More »