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Federal monitor accuses UAW chief of retaliation and personal conflicts of interest
business2 days ago

Federal monitor accuses UAW chief of retaliation and personal conflicts of interest

A federally appointed watchdog concluded UAW President Shawn Fain retaliated against a top officer and used his authority to benefit his fiancée and her sister, including seeking bonuses for non-union staff at a Stellantis training center and intervening in a workers’ compensation matter. Fain denies the findings as politically motivated, and the monitor has deferred a final decision pending further review ahead of the UAW leadership election. Rich Boyer was stripped of duties in response to pushback, though some duties were later reassigned; the UAW remains under federal oversight since a 2020 DOJ settlement.

via CNBC|
#barofsky#boyer#business
GM Replaces 1,000 Factory Jobs with 50 Cobots at Detroit EV Plant
business10 days ago

GM Replaces 1,000 Factory Jobs with 50 Cobots at Detroit EV Plant

GM has installed 50 Fanuc cobots at its Detroit Factory Zero EV plant, idling about 1,000 workers who are effectively laid off as automation takes over panel assembly; the move draws criticism from the UAW as a blow to workers and comes amid EV production slowdowns and looming 2028 contract talks, with some viewing it as a test of cobots and a cost-cutting measure.

via Futurism|
#automation#business#cobots
Michigan axle plant walkout tests GM pickup supply chain
business1 month ago

Michigan axle plant walkout tests GM pickup supply chain

Nearly 1,000 workers at Dauch Corp.'s Three Rivers, Michigan axle plant—an essential GM pickup supplier—walked off the job after negotiations failed. The UAW cites wage restoration from the Great Recession and improvements to healthcare, retirement, and other benefits, noting wages had fallen to as low as $14.50 in 2008 and now top out around $22/hour. GM says it’s monitoring the strike and production at its plants remains normal, with Stellantis reporting no expected impact at this time.

via CNBC|
#auto-industry#business#general-motors
UAW Strike Hits GM Axle Supplier in Three Rivers
business1 month ago

UAW Strike Hits GM Axle Supplier in Three Rivers

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.

via The Detroit News|
#american-axle#business#general-motors
Stellantis Skips Profit Sharing as Tariffs Bite, UAW Reacts
business4 months ago

Stellantis Skips Profit Sharing as Tariffs Bite, UAW Reacts

Stellantis posted a $2.2 billion North American loss last year, largely due to tariffs costing about $1.4 billion, leaving no margin to fund profit-sharing for 2025 and resulting in zero payouts for UAW workers—unlike Ford and GM, which still paid bonuses, and unlike Stellantis’ Italian salaried bonus which was also zero. UAW leaders criticized management amid a broad corporate reset, with hopes that improved results in 2026 could restore payouts if targets are met.

via Carscoops|
#auto-industry#business#profit-sharing
Stellantis withholds 2025 U.S. profit checks as NA margins slip
business4 months ago

Stellantis withholds 2025 U.S. profit checks as NA margins slip

Stellantis says UAW-represented workers won’t receive a 2025 profit-sharing payout because North America operating margin missed the thresholds set in the 2023 labor agreement, marking the first such omission since 2011; Ford and GM are paying thousands to their workers for 2025, while Stellantis posted a -3.1% margin in North America for 2025 and historically paid up to about $14,760 in 2022 and $13,860 in 2023, with payouts tied to margin and hours worked. The company cites a challenging year and notes actions like reintroducing the Hemi V-8 to support 2026 results.

via The Detroit News|
#automotive-industry#business#north-america
Trump donor Paulson plans to offshore Ohio brass plant to China, drawing union backlash
business4 months ago

Trump donor Paulson plans to offshore Ohio brass plant to China, drawing union backlash

Trump donor John Paulson plans to offshore Conn Selmer’s Eastlake, Ohio brass instrument plant to China by mid-2026, risking about 150 jobs and sparking resistance from UAW Local 2359; workers accuse the move of betraying Paulson’s stated support for domestic manufacturing, while Conn Selmer says the offshore shift will boost competitiveness and the company remains committed to U.S. manufacturing.

via The Guardian|
#business#conn-selmer#eastlake-ohio
UAW clinches historic tentative contract at VW's Tennessee plant
business5 months ago

UAW clinches historic tentative contract at VW's Tennessee plant

The United Auto Workers announced a tentative four-year contract with Volkswagen at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant, marking the union’s first agreement with a foreign automaker in the South. The deal includes a 20% wage increase, reduced health-care costs, job-security protections, stronger health and safety standards, a $6,550 signing bonus, and annual $2,550 bonuses, and now goes to a member vote for ratification.

via The Detroit News|
#business#labor-contract#ratification
politics6 months ago

UAW backs Detroit Ford worker who heckled Trump

The UAW defended a Michigan autoworker who heckled President Trump during a tour of Ford's River Rouge Complex, saying workers should be allowed to express themselves and that the union protects free speech. Trump responded with an expletive and a raised middle finger; the worker, TJ Sabula, was suspended, and a GoFundMe for him had raised over $360,000. The piece also ties the incident to ongoing discussions about Epstein-related files and DOJ release deadlines.

via Politico|
#detroit#epstein#ford
GoFundMe raises over $70,000 after Michigan autoworker heckles Trump at Ford plant
politics6 months ago

GoFundMe raises over $70,000 after Michigan autoworker heckles Trump at Ford plant

A Ford autoworker at the River Rouge plant in Michigan was suspended after heckling Donald Trump, reportedly calling him a “pedophile protector.” A GoFundMe to cover lost wages has raised over $70,000 as the worker says he’s faced political retribution, while Trump’s visit to the plant occurred ahead of a Detroit Economic Club appearance.

via The Guardian|
#ford#gofundme#michigan