UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected
UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.
UAW strike update: These plants joined the picket line Friday
After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.
Chicago Ford workers rally in support of UAW strike
A United Auto Workers rally kicked off on Chicago's South Side at the Local 551 Chapter Thursday afternoon.
UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue
Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.
UAW threatens to expand strike amid negotiations with the Big 3
More United Auto Workers members could join the union's strike against Big Three automakers later this week.
Trump to meet with striking UAW autoworkers in Detroit, skip second GOP debate
On Sunday he posted: "The United Autoworkers are being sold down the 'drain' with this all Electric Car SCAM. They'll be made in China, under crooked Joe's CHINA FIRST POLICY. "
UAW strike: Negotiations continue on as neither side backs down from fight
As the United Auto Workers enter the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations.
UAW strike carries into 4th day as negotiations continue
Negotiations in the United Auto Workers' (UAW) first-ever standoff with the "Big 3" automakers - Ford, GM and Stellantis - have now reached the fourth day, leaving workers "hoping and praying" a resolution will come soon.
UAW strike will drive up car prices, but not right away. Unless consumers panic
If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. Here's what to expect.
Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
'It's their fault': UAW president slams Big 3 as autoworker strike begins
UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming the Big Three for the autoworkers strike, while the automakers are expressing disappointment with union leadership.
'Extremely disappointed': Big 3 automakers respond as strike begins at Ford, GM, Stellantis plants
Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.
UAW Strike: Plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri targeted for strike; 'This is about our members tonight'
Without a contract by 11:59 p.m., the union president called on workers at factory locations in Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan to walk off the line at midnight.
The UAW strike deadline is tonight - What to know as union, automaker negotiations continue
If Big Three automakers and UAW do not reach a deal on Thursday, workers will take to the picket line. Not all Locals will strike at first, though.
UAW negotiations update: Ford says it gave union 'most generous offer' as strike deadline nears
With the deadline to reach a deal now just a day away, Ford says the company has given the UAW its “most generous offer in 80 years." This offer comes as workers prepare to strike.
New $2B electric vehicle battery factory coming to Manteno
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
Ford issues recall for 42,000 trucks over defect that may cause crashes
Customers can turn in their 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks at a dealership for a free repair.
Skip-the-Line program at busiest Illinois DMVs goes into effect Friday
The Illinois Secretary of State is beginning to implement the new “Skip-the-Line" program at DMV offices across the state.
Say goodbye to these cars after 2023, Edmunds says
These cars can make for a good value because they're likely to be discounted or potentially become a high-value classic.