UAWD in the News: GM workers at multiple plants are rejecting a new ‘record’ deal. Here’s why

UAWD in the News: GM workers at multiple plants are rejecting a new ‘record’ deal. Here’s why

Kalea Hall and Breana Noble write for the Detroit News: Workers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant this week rejected the agreement, with 54.5% voting no. Chris Budnick, 38, of La Grange, Kentucky, a stamping quality inspector at the plant, originally planned to vote no....
UAWD in The American Prospect: The United Auto Workers Meet Electrification

UAWD in The American Prospect: The United Auto Workers Meet Electrification

Jarod Facundo wrote for The American Prospect about the Big Three’s transition to electric vehicles: On September 14, the UAW master agreement with the “Big Three” of Ford, GM, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler), representing some 150,000 workers, will...
UAWD in the News: As Big 3 Negotiations Loom, Belvidere Closure Shows Automakers Still Using Same Playbook

UAWD in the News: As Big 3 Negotiations Loom, Belvidere Closure Shows Automakers Still Using Same Playbook

Local 31 trustee and UAWD member Nick Livick writes for Labor Notes: The UAW just wrapped up a historic election where members got to vote directly for their top leaders for the first time in the union’s history. The rank and file voted for change and a more militant...