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Nearly 1,000 UAW workers at American Axle’s Three Rivers, Mich., plant walked off at midnight after contract talks failed, seeking higher wages after past concessions; UAW President Shawn Fain joined Local 2093 to show support and press for a better deal.
Nearly 1,000 UAW-represented workers at American Axle/Dauch Corp.’s Three Rivers, Mich., plant walked off after contract talks stalled, launching an unfair-labor-practice strike that could affect GM axles for heavy-duty pickups. The union cites wage cuts taken in 2008 and seeks higher pay, profit sharing, better healthcare, retirement terms, and stronger job protections. GM is monitoring the disruption but reports no production impact yet. The company rebranded to Dauch Corp. earlier this year.
A powerful storm swept through Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan, damaging a Menards store in Three Rivers and prompting reports of a funnel cloud; a viewer captured video of the damage as crews assess the scene.
A 39-year-old bicyclist died after colliding with a van near Three Rivers, Michigan. The incident occurred on Friday night, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van and his passenger were unharmed. The names of those involved have not been released.