by Justin | Aug 3, 2021 | COVID-19, Ford, General Motors, Stellantis
Autoworkers at Detroit Three plants will have to wear masks again beginning Wednesday. The COVID-19 Joint Task Force with representatives from the union, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV have “determined that personnel will be required to...
by Justin | Jul 31, 2021 | Auto News, COVID-19, Stellantis
The maker of Jeeps is resuming a mask mandate next week for all employees regardless of their vaccination status at plants in Illinois and Indiana as COVID-19 cases in their respective counties rise. The mask mandate will apply to its employees and visitors in...
by Justin | Jul 20, 2021 | COVID-19, General Motors, UAW Local 2250
General Motors Co. is reinstating a mask mandate at its Wentzville, Missouri, plant as COVID cases in the area rise. In a Monday alert to employees obtained by The Detroit News, GM said: “After review of our community and state data, it has been determined...
by Justin | Jun 29, 2021 | COVID-19, FCA, Ford, General Motors
Fully vaccinated autoworkers at Detroit Three plants will not be required to wear face masks starting July 12, the United Auto Workers said Tuesday. The COVID-19 Joint Task Force, comprised of representatives from the UAW, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and...
by Justin | Apr 29, 2021 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, COVID-19, UAW Local 2145
On the surface, Michigan’s largest health insurance company – Blue Cross Blue Shield – has championed health precautions and safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.But behind the scenes, long-time employees are quitting and some have had panic attacks because of the...
by Justin | Mar 20, 2021 | COVID-19, The Strand Bookstore, UAW Local 2179
In interviews over the last five months, Strand employees told Vulture that they recognize bookstores are struggling right now — but many of them still don’t think the Strand’s owner, Nancy Bass Wyden, is taking their well-being into account. Employees have accused...
