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☆ Federal Debt and the Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( David Leonhardt | More About David Leonhardt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Likewise, the federal government will eventually face consequences for spending more money than it raises in taxes. Already, the costs of high federal debt are evident. About one-seventh of all federal spending this year will cover interest payments on debt the government previously accumulated. (Social Security remains almost twice as expensive as Medicare, the military or debt interest.) Over time, interest payments will account for an even larger share of the federal budget, leaving less money for everything else.

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☆ Opinion | Biden Can Do Something at the Debates That Trump Never Could
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Patti Davis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Twenty years later, in 1980, I watched my father, Ronald Reagan, debate Jimmy Carter. There was the moment when then President Carter decisively (but politely) criticized my father for his opposition to Medicare. There was a moment in the third debate when Mr. Bush was speaking and Mr. Gore crossed the stage and got way too close to his opponent. Mr. Gore basically invaded his space, but Mr. Bush just turned, gave him a friendly nod of his head and smiled. He may as well have said, “Howdy.” Mr. Gore may have scored more points on substance, but people remembered that moment.

Persons: Richard Nixon, John F, Kennedy, ”, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Carter, George W, Bush, Al Gore, Gore, “ Howdy, ” Mr Organizations: Medicare, Union, Democratic

The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook//File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDETROIT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors' (GM.N) tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has clinched ratification, making its workers the first of those at the Detroit Three automakers to approve the agreement. The UAW's GM vote tracking site shows approval of the contract leading by a 55% to 45% margin with nearly 36,000 workers having cast votes out of about 46,000 UAW-represented GM workers. Currently, about 67% of Ford workers who have voted are in favor of the UAW deal, and about 66% of Stellantis workers have so far voted in favor, according to UAW figures. Ford voting is scheduled to finish on Friday, while Stellantis is set to close next Tuesday.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Stellantis, Tesla, David Shepardson, Ben Klayman, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Rights DETROIT, United Auto Workers, UAW, Detroit Three, Ford, Chrysler, GM, Detroit, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Arlington , Texas, Detroit, Fairfax , Kansas, Orion , Michigan, Michigan, Washington

☆ GM's labor deal with UAW union on verge of ratification
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 15 (Reuters) - General Motors' (GM.N) tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union closed in on ratification as the votes were counted on Wednesday. This would mark the first ratification of a deal, which runs through April 2028, with one of the Detroit Three automakers. The Arlington plant, with about 5,000 UAW members, has the most of any GM plant. Only nine facilities are still listed without vote totals on the UAW vote tracker, including GM's Lockport, New York, components plant with about 1,200 members. Currently, about 66% of Ford workers who have voted are in favor of the UAW deal, and about 72% of Stellantis workers have so far voted in favor, according to UAW figures.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Stellantis, Tesla, David Shepardson, Ben Klayman, Matthew Lewis Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, United Auto Workers, UAW, Detroit, Detroit Three, Ford, GM's, GM, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Arlington , Texas, Arlington, Fort Wayne , Indiana, , Missouri, GM's Lansing Grand, Lansing Delta, Detroit, Fairfax , Kansas, Orion , Michigan, Lockport , New York, Michigan, Washington

☆ GM workers at big Texas plant approve UAW deal, boosting chances of passage
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. The UAW's GM vote tracking site currently shows approval of the contract leading by a 52% to 48% margin with about 22,150 workers having cast votes out of about 46,000 UAW-represented GM workers. That total does not include Arlington, which has about 5,000 UAW members, the most of any GM plant. Workers at other GM plants have voted against the deal, including 60% of workers at its Fort Wayne, Indiana truck plant, 53% at its Wentzville, Missouri plant, and 58% of workers at GM's Lansing Grand River plant. Currently, about 66% of Ford workers that have voted are in favor of the UAW deal; about 79% of Stellantis workers have so far voted in favor, according to UAW figures.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Shawn Fain, Tesla, David Shepardson Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, United Auto Workers, Detroit automakers, UAW, GM, Ford, Detroit, GM's, Capitol, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Arlington , Texas, Arlington, Fort Wayne , Indiana, , Missouri, GM's Lansing Grand, Lockport , New York, Michigan

☆ UAW president to vow aggressive auto plant organizing in Senate testimony
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

UAW President Shawn Fain takes the stage with Dawn Simms, UAW Local 126 Member, during a United Auto Workers (UAW) union members in Belvidere, Illinois, U.S., November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will tell a Senate Committee on Tuesday the union plans to aggressively organize non-union U.S. auto plants after winning new contracts with the Detroit Three automakers. "For decades, non-union auto companies have used fear, uncertainty, and division to break union drives in our industry," Fain will tell the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, according to written testimony seen by Reuters. The UAW for decades has unsuccessfully sought to organize auto factories operated by foreign automakers. The hearing will also include testimony from Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Dawn Simms, Leah Millis, Fain, Sean O'Brien, Sara Nelson, Nelson's, Joe Biden, unionize Tesla, David Shepardson, Deepa Babington Organizations: UAW, United Auto Workers, REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Detroit Three, Health, Education, Labor, Pensions, Reuters, Hyundai, nonunion, General Motors, Ford Motor, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Association of Flight, Illinois, Detroit, Thomson Locations: Belvidere , Illinois, U.S, KS, Korean

Politicians from across the spectrum have visited the garrison of workers permanently stationed outside the Crevalcore plant, less than 40 kilometres from Ferrari's headquarters. Marelli has put the plan on hold but confirmed it wants to abandon the plant, leaving workers in a limbo. Samira Chouri, 50, has worked at the Crevalcore plant for 18 years. Some 37% of the EU's 800 billion euros ($845 billion) post-pandemic recovery fund is earmarked for climate friendly investment. Climate change think tank ECCO said Italy needed to spend between 7-13 billion euros more per year to meet Europe's decarbonisation goals.

Persons: Marelli, Grazia Vitiello, Samira Chouri, Calsonic, I'm, Sergio Manni, Francesco Simeri, Chouri's, Giovanni Sanfelice, ANFIA, Francesco Zirpoli, Zirpoli, Giorgia Meloni's, Europe's, Vittorio Sarti, Giulio Piovaccari, Vagnoni, Toby Chopra Organizations: U.S, KKR, Volkswagen, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, FCA, Venice University, Center, Automotive, Mobility, Thomson Locations: Italy, Italy's, Emilia Romagna, Marelli, Stellantis, France, Crevalcore, Europe, Rome, Italian

It is not clear what derailed GM and the UAW's progress toward an agreement patterned after earlier deals at Ford and Chrysler-owner Stellantis (STLAM.MI). Pension costs and issues involving the use of temporary workers were among the points of contention at GM, sources said. GM said it was disappointed by the UAW decision to strike Spring Hill. Last month, UAW workers at Mack Truck's U.S. operations overwhelmingly rejected a deal recommended by Fain. In 2015, UAW members at what is now Stellantis voted down a contract endorsed by union leadership.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Rebecca Cook, Fain, management's, Stellantis, Joe White, David Shepardson, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: United Auto Workers, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant, REUTERS, Rights, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, GM, UAW, Detroit, Saturday, Union, Mack, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Wayne , Michigan, U.S, Hill , Tennessee, Detroit, Taylor , Michigan, Mack Truck's, Stellantis, Washington

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 27 (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and the United Auto Workers were nearing a deal that could be finalized as soon a Saturday to end a six-week-old strike, sources told Reuters. The deal will likely set a pattern for new UAW contracts with GM and Stellantis. Talks between Stellantis and the UAW were set to reconvene at 10 a.m. Detroit after lengthy talks on Friday. Talks between the UAW and General Motors were continuing past 9 p.m. Friday. The deal amounts to total pay hikes of more than 33% when compounding and cost-of-living mechanisms are factored in, the UAW said.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Stellantis, Ford, John Lawler, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Chizu Nomiyama, Peter Henderson, Matthew Lewis, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Chrysler, United Auto Workers, Reuters, Ford Motor, Detroit, GM, Stellantis, UAW, Bloomberg, Ford, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Stellantis, Detroit, New York, Washington

☆ UAW head Shawn Fain to hold live event on Friday amid auto strikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain addresses the audience during a rally in support of striking UAW members in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 19 (Reuters) - United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will hold a Facebook Live event on Friday, the union said, as 34,000 of its members continue selective strikes against the Detroit Three automakers over the failure to reach agreements on new contracts. The UAW last expanded its strikes on Oct. 11 when members walked out at Ford's Kentucky truck plant, the company's largest and most profitable plant globally. Fain said last week that UAW members would now walk out of additional Detroit Three facilities without warning rather than waiting until Fridays to announce new plans, as the union had done initially. UAW members who went on strike at Mercedes supplier ZF's plant in Alabama last month demanding higher pay and better healthcare benefits ended a nearly month-long walkout on Thursday.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Rebecca Cook, Fain, Baranjot Kaur, Jamie Freed Organizations: United Auto Workers, REUTERS, Detroit Three, Ford Motor, General Motors, Chrysler, GM, UAW, Detroit, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Ford's Kentucky, Alabama, Bengaluru

[1/4] A United Auto Workers (UAW) union member wears a pin while picketing outside Ford's Kentucky truck plant after going on strike in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. October 12, 2023. ET (1400 GMT) with fallout still raining down from his surprise decision on Wednesday to strike Ford Motor's (F.N) Kentucky truck plant, the automaker's largest and most profitable operation worldwide. Last Friday, Fain said if needed, the UAW would strike the GM assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, that builds the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Suburban and other large, high-priced SUVs. GM's Flint, Michigan, heavy-duty truck assembly plant is another potential strike target. It is in discussions with GM about the parameters of a deal to include battery plant workers under a master labor agreement.

Persons: Luke Sharrett, Shawn Fain, Fain, Ford, Kumar Galhotra, Todd Dunn, who've, Dunn, Galhotra, David Shepardson, Joe White, Jamie Freed Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, REUTERS, Rights, Detroit Three, Reuters, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, GM, Ford Bronco, EV, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson Locations: Ford's Kentucky, Louisville , Kentucky, U.S, F.N, Kentucky, Louisville, Arlington , Texas, Flint , Michigan, Ford's Michigan, Washington, Detroit

A newly remodeled Ford F250 Super Duty truck is displayed at the new Louisville Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. September 30, 2016. UAW President Shawn Fain on Wednesday ordered a strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck factory after Ford negotiators did not present a richer contract proposal. About 4,600 Ford workers could be idled because their jobs depend on production of Super Duty pickups and large Lincoln and Ford SUVs at Kentucky Truck, said Ford manufacturing vice president Bryce Currie. Already, 13,000 workers at Ford suppliers have been furloughed because of earlier UAW walkouts at two Ford assembly plants, Ford supply chain chief Liz Door said. Fain and other UAW officials called a meeting with Ford at on Wednesday evening and demanded a new offer, which Ford did not have, a Ford official said.

Persons: Bryan Woolston, Kumar Galhotra, Ford, Galhotra, Shawn Fain, Here’s, Fain, Stellantis, Bryce Currie, Liz Door, Chris McNally, Karine Jean, Pierre, Sam Fiorani, Glen Hauenstein, Wednesday's Ford, walkouts, Joe White, Abhirup Roy, David Shepardson, Priyamvada, Peter Henderson, Ben Klayman, Nick Zieminski, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Ford, Super, Louisville Ford, REUTERS, Rights DETROIT, United Auto Workers, UAW, Ford's Kentucky, Chrysler, Detroit, Kentucky, General Motors, Lincoln, White, AutoForecast Solutions, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Delta Air Lines, Delta, Detroit Three, GM, Stellantis, Thomson Locations: Louisville , Kentucky, U.S, WASHINGTON, Stellantis, Lincoln, Kentucky, Arlington , Texas, Flint , Michigan, Sterling Heights, Warren , Michigan, Detroit, Wells, Its Kentucky, San Francisco, Washington, Bengaluru

☆ UAW workers strike Mack Trucks after rejecting contract
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 9 (Reuters) - Union workers at Volvo Group (VOLVb.ST)-owned Mack Trucks went on strike on Monday after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed five-year contract, the United Auto Workers said, the latest tentative labor agreement to be voted down. In online forums, some Mack workers complained the raise was too small to keep up with inflation. Canadian workers at GM also face a contract talk deadline at midnight on Monday that could lead to another strike. Mack President Roy said the company "clearly demonstrated our commitment to good-faith bargaining by arriving at a tentative agreement that was endorsed by both the International UAW and the UAW Mack Truck Council." "UAW members and workers across the economy are mobilizing to demand their fair share," the UAW said in a letter to Mack.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Mack Trucks, Detroit's, Mack, Shawn Fain, Stephen Roy, GM's, Mack President Roy, Roy, Fain, Ford, David Shepardson, Abhijith, Arun Koyyur, Matthew Lewis, David Gregorio Our Organizations: United Auto Workers, Sterling Heights Assembly, REUTERS, Volvo Group, UAW, Detroit's Big, Unions, FedEx, Detroit Three, General Motors, Ford Motor, Chrysler, GM, Ford, International UAW, UAW Mack Truck Council, Volvo, Detroit, Deutsche Bank, Anderson Economic, Thomson Locations: Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights , Michigan, U.S, Pennsylvania, Florida, Maryland, North, Washington, Bengaluru

☆ UAW workers reject Mack Trucks contract, go on strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A United Auto Workers union member holds a sign outside Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, to mark the beginning of contract negotiations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. July 12, 2023. About 73% of workers - covering 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland - voted against the deal, the UAW said. After Mack workers voted down the deal, the UAW sent a strike notice to the company saying "many topics" remain at issue, including wage increases, cost-of-living allowance, job security and wage progression. "We clearly demonstrated our commitment to good faith bargaining by arriving at a tentative agreement that was endorsed by both the International UAW and the UAW Mack Truck Council," Roy said. "UAW members and workers across the economy are mobilizing to demand their fair share," the UAW said in a letter to Mack.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Mack Trucks, Mack, Shawn Fain, Stephen Roy, Roy, Fain, Ford, David Shepardson, Abhijith Ganapavaram, Jacqueline Wong, Jamie Freed, Michael Perry, Arun Koyyur Organizations: United Auto Workers, Sterling Heights Assembly, REUTERS, Volvo Group, UAW, Unions, FedEx, Detroit Three, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, International UAW, UAW Mack Truck Council, Volvo, Detroit, Kaiser Permanente, U.S, Thomson Locations: Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights , Michigan, U.S, Pennsylvania, Florida, Maryland, North, United States

☆ UAW workers reject Mack Trucks contract, will strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A United Auto Workers union member holds a sign outside Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, to mark the beginning of contract negotiations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. July 12, 2023. About 73% of workers voted against the deal covering 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland, the UAW said. The proposed Mack deal had included a 19% pay hike, a $3,500 ratification bonus, improved retirement benefits, additional vacation for some employees and a reduction in the time needed to get to top pay. "We clearly demonstrated our commitment to good faith bargaining by arriving at a tentative agreement that was endorsed by both the International UAW and the UAW Mack Truck Council," Roy said. "As you are aware, UAW members and workers across the economy are mobilizing to demand their fair share," the UAW said in a letter to Mack.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Mack Trucks, Mack, Shawn Fain, Stephen Roy, Roy, Fain, Ford, David Shepardson, Jacqueline Wong, Jamie Freed, Michael Perry Organizations: United Auto Workers, Sterling Heights Assembly, REUTERS, Volvo Group, UAW, Unions, FedEx, Detroit Three, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, International UAW, UAW Mack Truck Council, Volvo, Detroit, Kaiser Permanente, Thomson Locations: Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights , Michigan, U.S, Pennsylvania, Florida, Maryland, North, United States

A video address by Fain is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and will cover substantive bargaining updates, people familiar with the UAW's plans said. In the UAW version, the winner offers richer contract terms, and gets a week without a new strike. Fain's Friday video addresses have become must-see events since he launched coordinated strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis plants shortly after midnight on Sept. 15. So far, the union has ordered walkouts at five assembly plants and 38 parts depots operated by GM and Stellantis. Last Friday, Fain called off a strike planned at one of Stellantis' assembly plants after the automaker delivered new proposals minutes before the scheduled start of his talk.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Fain, Tesla, Elon, Ford, walkouts, Joe White, Matthew Lewis Organizations: DETROIT, United Auto Workers, Detroit Three, Detroit, Detroit automakers, Facebook, UAW, General Motors, Ford Motor, Chrysler, GM, Ford, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson Locations: Detroit

☆ Unifor says GM resisting important elements of Ford pattern agreement
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 6 (Reuters) - Canadian workers union Unifor on Friday said General Motors (GM.N) was "resisting" a number of important elements of its pattern agreement with Ford Motor (F.N). Unifor represents about 4,300 workers at GM covered by these talks. GM Canada did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Unifor's talks with the Detroit Three automakers in Canada are separate from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union's coordinated action in the United States.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Unifor's, union's, Shivansh, Maju Samuel Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Motors, Ford Motor, Ford, Unifor, GM, GM Canada, Detroit Three, United Auto Workers, UAW, United States, Detroit, Chrysler, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Canada, United States, United, Bengaluru

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDETROIT, Oct 5 (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.N) said on Thursday it had made a counteroffer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) in a bid to end a strike by the union against the U.S. automaker. Separately, UAW President Shawn Fain plans an update on the status of the talks with the Detroit Three automakers at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Friday in the three-week-old strike. The first-ever targeted strike against the Detroit Three automakers, including Ford (F.N) and Stellantis (STLAM.MI), began on Sept. 15. The UAW said on Monday it presented a new contract offer to GM. In addition to Ford, talks with Chrysler parent Stellantis and have been active in recent days, sources said.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Shawn Fain, Fain, Ford, Stellantis, Mack Trucks, David Shepardson, Ben Klayman, Joseph White, Chizu Nomiyama, Matthew Lewis Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Rights, United Auto Workers, UAW, U.S . automaker, Detroit Three, Ford, GM, Reuters, Chrysler, Detroit automakers, Wednesday, Volvo Group, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Detroit

[1/2]Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) union workers picket outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., September 23, 2023. Workers went on strike on Sept. 15 at one plant each from GM, Ford and Stellantis. The union escalated on Sept. 22, when workers walked off the job at GM and Stellantis distribution facilities in 20 states nationwide. UAW workers also are threatening to walk off the job at heavy truck maker Mack Trucks on Sunday, and at three Detroit casinos. A UAW strike has shut down a plant that builds axles for Mercedes-Benz's Alabama vehicle factory.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Fain, Stellantis, Mary Barra, Jim Farley, Farley, Joe Biden, Barra, Sam Fiorani, Ford, Nalio Chery, Arthur Wheaton, Mack Trucks, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Ben Klayman, Abhirup Roy, Bianca Flowers, Shivansh, Abhijith G, Peter Henderson, Nick Zieminski, David Gregorio, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: UAW, Lansing , Michigan Ford, GM, Ford, United Auto Workers, Detroit, Chrysler, Mack Trucks, AutoForecast Solutions, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant, REUTERS, Workers, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Traverse, Buick, Marshall, Cornell University, Mercedes, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Lansing , Michigan, DETROIT, Barra, Detroit, Wayne , Michigan, U.S, Dieu, Lansing, Michigan, Marshall , Michigan, Alabama

“I don’t know why Jim Farley is lying about the state of negotiations," Fain said in a statement responding to the Ford CEO. The UAW wants those workers represented by the union and paid the highest-tier wages. Workers went on strike on Sept. 15 at one plant each from GM, Ford and Stellantis. UAW workers are threatening to walk off the job at heavy truck maker Mack Trucks on Sunday, and at three Detroit casinos. A UAW strike has shut down a plant that builds axles for Mercedes-Benz's Alabama vehicle factory.

Persons: Jim Farley, Shawn Fain, Stellantis, Fain, Sam Fiorani, Joe Biden, Ford, Farley, Arthur Wheaton, Mack Trucks, Silverados, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Ben Klayman, Abhirup Roy, Bianca Flowers, Shivansh, Abhijith G, Peter Henderson, Nick Zieminski, David Gregorio, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: UAW, Lansing , Michigan Ford, Ford, United Auto Workers, Detroit, Chrysler, Mack Trucks, AutoForecast Solutions, Workers, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Traverse, Buick, Marshall, General Motors, GM, Cornell University, Mercedes, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Lansing , Michigan, DETROIT, U.S, Detroit, Lansing, Michigan, Marshall , Michigan, Alabama

"Despite our willingness to bargain Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress," Fain said in a video address Friday morning. It began on Sept. 15, when workers struck at one plant each from GM, Ford and Stellantis. The UAW did not strike at Ford distribution facilities last week, citing progress in talks with that company. Analysts estimate GM, Ford and Stellantis earn as much as $15,000 per vehicle on each of their respective large pickup truck models. The Ford assembly plant in Chicago builds the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, while the GM plant in Lansing makes the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave SUVs.

Persons: Shawn Fain, GM's, Fain, Stellantis, Friday Fain, Arthur Wheaton, Silverados, Sam Fiorani, Joe Biden, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Ben Klayman, Abhirup Roy, Peter Henderson, Nick Zieminski Organizations: DETROIT, United Auto Workers, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Detroit Three, GM, UAW, Detroit, Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, U.S, Workers, Stellantis, Strikers, AutoForecast Solutions, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Traverse, Buick, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Chicago, GM's Lansing , Michigan, Stellantis, Marshall , Michigan, Milan, Detroit, Lansing

DETROIT, Sept 29 (Reuters) - United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain is expected to launch walkouts at more Detroit Three auto factories Friday, barring last-minute progress in bargaining that has moved slowly since last week. Talks among the UAW and negotiators for the Detroit Three were described as "very active" by one person briefed on the situation. The union has shut one assembly plant at each of the Detroit Three, and 38 parts distribution centers at GM and Stellantis. However, strikes at these plants would have less impact as the models affected are either money-losers or substantially less profitable than the big pickups. The union launched its first walkouts on Sept. 15, with simultaneous strikes at one assembly plant at each automaker.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Fain, Silverados, Ram, Ford, Joe Biden, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Nick Zieminski Organizations: DETROIT, United Auto Workers, Detroit, UAW, Wall Street, Ford, General Motors, Strikers, GM, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson Locations: Kentucky, Flint, Sterling Heights , Michigan, Warren , Michigan, Detroit, Italian, Kokomo , Indiana, Hamtramck, Spring Hill , Tennessee, Dearborn , Michigan

☆ UAW to expand strike at Ford, General Motors
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Jeep Cherokee SUV's and Ram trucks fill the parking lot at the Stellantis plant that was idled in February 2023, in Belvidere, Illinois, U.S., June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Bianca Flowers Acquire Licensing RightsSept 29 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers (UAW) union will walk off the job at an additional plant at General Motors and at Ford, President Shawn Fain said on Friday, as the first-ever simultaneous strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its third week. The UAW had been planning to announce a new strike at Stellantis NV (STLAM.MI), but the company called moments before the scheduled 10 a.m. address and made significant changes in its contract proposal, Fain said. The strike will expand to Ford's (F.N) Chicago assembly plant and GM's (GM.N) Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant, covering about 7,000 workers. Here is a timeline of events beginning with the election of the Fain in March:Reporting by Ananta Agarwal and Priyamvada C in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur, Shailesh Kuber and Sriraj KalluvilaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bianca Flowers, Shawn Fain, Fain, Ananta Agarwal, Priyamvada, Arun Koyyur, Shailesh Organizations: REUTERS, United Auto Workers, UAW, General Motors, Ford, Detroit Three, Stellantis NV, Thomson Locations: Belvidere , Illinois, U.S, Chicago, Lansing , Michigan, Bengaluru

☆ Canadian union Unifor sets Oct 9 deadline for GM negotiations
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 28 (Reuters) - Canadian labor union Unifor said on Thursday it has informed General Motors (GM.N) that Oct. 9 has been set as the deadline for negotiating a deal with the U.S. automaker. Unifor had announced GM as its second bargaining target in contract talks with the Detroit Three on Monday, a day after ratifying a new three-year contract with Ford Motor (F.N). Meanwhile, in the U.S., negotiators for the United Auto Workers (UAW) union could strike additional Detroit Three automotive facilities on Friday if there is no substantial progress in labor negotiations. The UAW had launched its walkouts on Sept. 15, its first simultaneous strikes at General Motors, Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and Ford.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Unifor, Juby Babu, Rishabh Jaiswal, Sherry Jacob, Phillips, Rashmi Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Motors, U.S ., Ford, GM Canada, Oshawa Operations, Catharines Propulsion Plant, Distribution, GM, Detroit, Ford Motor, United Auto Workers, UAW, Chrysler, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Unifor, Canada, St, Catharines, Woodstock, Bengaluru

The union did not elaborate ahead of a planned video address by UAW President Shawn Fain at 10 a.m. About 18,300 UAW members are on strike, but that is only about 12% of the total number of union members working at the three automakers. The UAW launched its walkouts on Sept. 15, its first simultaneous strikes at General Motors, Chrysler parent Stellantis and Ford. Analysts estimate GM, Ford and Stellantis earn as much as $15,000 per vehicle on each of their respective large pickup truck models. The UAW, which represents 46,000 workers at GM, 57,000 at Ford and 43,000 at Stellantis, began negotiations with the companies in July.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Joe Biden, Evelyn, Fain, Ford, Biden, Donald Trump, David Shepardson, Joseph White, Leslie Adler, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, REUTERS, Detroit, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, GM, Strikers, Democratic, Republican, Republican U.S, Trump, Biden, Thomson Locations: Belleville, Wayne County , Michigan, U.S, DETROIT, Detroit, Stellantis, Michigan

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