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UAW Files to Hold Union Election at Ford JV Battery Plant

UAW Files to Hold Union Election at Ford JV Battery Plant

The UAW continues its aggressive plan to expand its ranks by converting existing non-union plants or, in this case, getting new plants to align with the union right away. The organization filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election at Ford Motor Co.’s JV battery plant in Kentucky. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Stellantis Set to Launch Layoffs Next Month — Even as it Faces Strike Threat

Stellantis Set to Launch Layoffs Next Month — Even as it Faces Strike Threat

Stellantis Plans to lay off hundreds of full-time and seasonal employees starting October 1 as it enters “full execution mode” aimed at coping with slumping sales and earnings. But the cuts could lead to further friction even as members of the United Auto Workers Union vote on whether to authorize a strike at the Euro-American automaker.

Ford, Stellantis Move Closer to Strikes

Ford, Stellantis Move Closer to Strikes

Barely a year after wrapping up a “stand-up strike” against Detroit’s Big Three automakers the the United Auto Workers Union appears ready to launch another series of walkouts. First in line: a Ford unit producing critical tooling for parts plants and assembly lines could face a strike at midnight Wednesday after talks broke down. Stellantis could be next.

Stellantis, UAW Square Off Over Commitments Made During Strike

Stellantis, UAW Square Off Over Commitments Made During Strike

Stellantis product plans are in flux, leading to an increasingly bitter dispute with the United Auto Workers. The union is demanding the company honor commitments made during contract negotiations last year. The dispute could threaten in launch of the Ramcharger planned for early next year. Find out more at Headlight.News.

UAW Sets Sights on Toyota Plant in Missouri

UAW Chief Fain Blasts CEO Farley for Comments on Ford’s Future

UAW President Shawn Fain clapped back at Ford CEO Jim Farley after the automaker’s chief expressed disappointment in the union’s decision to strike Ford and concern about how it may change the relationship between the two. Fain suggested it may be time for the automaker to get a different CEO, among other things. Find out more at Headlight.News.