Former Union Official Asks ‘Why Shouldn’t Rashida Tlaib Be Next President of the UAW?’
Jake Neher/WDET Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. The UAW corruption scandal has set...
It Starts at the Top: What Impeachment and the UAW Corruption Lawsuit Have in Common
At this point in time, it can feel like every day is filled with breaking news. This week, though, was...
FCA To Merge With French Automaker: What Does It Mean?
The boards of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot have announced plans to merge, creating the world's fourth-largest car company. The new...
UAW Strike Against GM: Costly, but Not Catastrophic for Corporate Profits
Officials with General Motors say its revenue took a multi-billion dollar hit because of the recent United Auto Workers strike....
UAW General Motors Membership Ratifies New Contract, Ending Strike
Editor's note, 9:50 am 10/28/19: Updated with new story. A contentious 40-day strike that crippled General Motors’ U.S. production came...
EPA Chief Backs Cutting Emission Standards; Protecting Great Lakes
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler told business leaders at the Detroit Economic Club that automakers would...
UAW Strike Cost Michigan $18.5 Million In Lost Income Taxes, Wages
The month-long United Auto Workers strike against General Motors has taken a big economic and personal toll in Michigan and...
General Motors Strike Resolution Shows Unions Still Have Clout
The strike has caused financial pain for both UAW members and General Motors. Union workers are existing on strike pay...
What Do General Motors Union Workers on Strike Do When They’re Not Picketing?
Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. United Auto Workers have been on strike against...
This General Motors Worker Had Worked for 35 Years When His Plant Was Shut Down. Now, He’s Striking.
Laura Herberg/WDET Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. The United Auto...
As UAW Strike Rolls Into Third Week, Layoffs, Stoppages Result
Jake Neher/WDET Conveyor belts at General Motors assembly plants nationwide remain stationary, as members of the United Auto Workers union...
Listen to Sen. Bernie Sanders Visit Striking UAW Members On The Picket Line
Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. The UAW’s strike against GM is into its...