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Unionized casino workers rally ahead of a possible strike on Oct. 12, 2023.
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Detroit casino workers strike after failing to reach deal by Tuesday deadline

Jenny Sherman October 17, 2023

Thousands of union casino workers went on strike today after failing to reach a new labor agreement with Detroit's three...

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UAW members picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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MichMash: UAW’s unconventional yet effective strategy

Hernz Laguerre October 16, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is a month in, and UAW President Shawn Fain's strategy...

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United Auto Workers members hold picket signs near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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Detroit Today: How long will the UAW strikes continue?

Detroit Today October 16, 2023

As the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers closes out its first month, there is no clear...

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FILE — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford made a rare speech Monday morning, Oct. 16, 2023 about the future of American manufacturing with the company near an impasse with striking autoworkers.
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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future is at stake

Associated Press October 16, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong...

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Unionized casino workers rally ahead of a possible strike on Oct. 12, 2023.
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Detroit’s casino union workers ready to strike if no deal is reached before midnight

Alex McLenon October 16, 2023

Update 10/16/23 at 5 p.m. ET: A spokesperson for MotorCity Casino responded to WDET's request for comment with the following...

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FILE - A logo of the General Motors is seen in Hamtramck, Mich., on Jan. 27, 2020.
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Unifor autoworkers ratify agreement with GM as UAW strikes continue

Jenny Sherman, Quinn Klinefelter October 16, 2023

Canadian autoworkers represented by Unifor voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to ratify a new deal with General Motors. The three-year collective...

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UAW President Shawn Fain walks the picket lines outside the Mopar plant in Center Line, Mich on Sept. 22, 2023.
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After surprise walkout at Ford’s Kentucky plant, Fain warns UAW strike could expand ‘at any time’

Russ McNamara, Alex McLenon October 13, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday the union would not expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, warning that...

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Detroit Evening Report: Casino workers prepare to strike as contract expiration nears

Tia Graham October 11, 2023

Unionized workers from Detroit's three casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood at Greektown — voted overwhelmingly late...

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Union workers at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company.
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Workers at Mack Trucks go on strike after rejecting tentative contract deal

Associated Press October 9, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Union workers at Mack Trucks went on strike Monday after voting down a tentative five-year contract agreement...

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UAW members strike outside the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
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  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: UAW halts strike expansion, citing substantial progress

Russ McNamara, Sascha Raiyn October 6, 2023

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced Friday the union would not expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three this...

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UAW members strike outside of Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich.
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Union members, automakers losing money as UAW strikes continue

Alex McLenon October 6, 2023

It’s been three weeks since the United Auto Workers union's contracts with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors expired. The last...

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United Auto Workers members hold picket signs near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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Detroit Today: Exploring the labor movement’s recent successes

Detroit Today October 4, 2023

 The labor movement is having a big moment in the U.S., with multiple efforts underway by union leaders across...

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