Striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook get political support from Durbin

Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

UAW strike expands to two suburban auto parts plants

The UAW strike has grown to 38 plants in 20 states, including two close to home. GM and Stellantis plants in Naperville and Bolingbrook were called on by the union president Friday and workers walked off around noon.