Tens of thousands of automotive workers from across Germany have protested in demonstrations across the country as its car industry undergoes profound structural changes. Workers from Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche and their suppliers assembled in all the key industrial regions. IG Metall estimates that about 175,000 to almost 180,000 workers have demonstrated at more […]
Strike Averted? GM & Unifor Strike Tentative Deal For Canadian Auto Workers
Following 12 days of negotiation, Unifor and General Motors have reached tentative labor agreements with over 4,600 unionized auto workers in Ontario, as a potential roadmap forward. On August 10th negotiations started and ended with the tentative agreements of August 22nd. The agreement is a significant milestone for the workers at a number of major […]
UAW Strike at Michigan GM Supplier Disrupts Key Axle Production
The North American auto supply chain is in disarray after almost 1,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike against a major supplier of General Motors. The work stoppage began at 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 1 at the Dauch Corporation, also known as American Axle, in Three Rivers, Michigan. The plant produces vital parts […]
The Battle for Mercedes: A Deep Dive into the UAW’s Alabama Fight
The story of the United Auto Workers campaign at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama plant is about more than a fight between workers and the company. It shows how workers, companies and politicians are interacting with each other in ways in America today. For a time the Southern United States has been a place where unions have had […]
Tesla Workers Confront Musk Over Cuts After Factory Death
When workers asked for an explanation, supervisors blamed the bonus cuts on a recent “safety incident” at the factory. Rather than attempting to dampen frustration, the explanation incensed employees. Many employees believe that they are being punished unfairly by being singled out for an incident unrelated to their individual performance, which has triggered a broader […]