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United Auto Workers march outside the Stellantis North American Headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted

Associated Press September 22, 2023

The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking...

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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: What is income inequality doing to all of us?

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

CEO pay has skyrocketed more than 1,200% since 1978, compared to a 15.3% increase in a typical worker’s compensation, according...

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UAW strike Stellantis protest
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: The economic impact of the UAW strikes

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

As the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers nears a full week today, many are wondering how...

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United Auto Workers members attend a rally in Detroit, Sept. 15, 2023.
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General Motors lays off 2,000 workers at Kansas plant amid UAW strike

Tia Graham September 20, 2023

General Motors announced that they're laying off 2,000 people because of the strike with the United Auto Workers union.Listen and...

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Ford reaches tentative deal with Canadian auto workers union

Russ McNamara September 20, 2023

Thousands of unionized auto workers in Canada will remain on the job after brokering a tentative new contract with Ford...

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A person holds up a sign that says "Detroit is a union town" on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: UAW President Shawn Fain threatens more work stoppages, sets new deadline

Jerome Vaughn September 19, 2023

The United Auto Workers union is on strike against Detroit’s automakers for a fifth day. Listen and Subscribe to the...

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UAW members picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: What the UAW strike means for Michiganders

Detroit Today September 18, 2023

About 13,000 United Auto Worker members striked Friday morning — some at a General Motors auto plant in Missouri, others...

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UAW members picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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UAW members demand a fair contract during strike at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant

Alex McLenon September 15, 2023

The United Auto Workers union is striking against Detroit's automakers after the two sides failed to reach a deal before...

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Auto workers picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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  • Auto
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Sen. Gary Peters says he ‘fully supports’ the UAW strike

Russ McNamara September 15, 2023

The United Auto Workers union has announced a targeted strike against Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. That fight for higher wages...

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Jim Farley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company speaks to reporters about the UAW contract talks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
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About 13,000 UAW workers go on strike seeking better wages and benefits from Detroit’s three automakers

Associated Press September 15, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn’t...

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Gray vehicle being fixed inside a building using robot machines.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: How innovations like AI affect labor negotiations

Detroit Today September 6, 2023

Negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and Detroit automakers appear to be at a standstill — with contract negotiations...

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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain holds up a sign at a union rally held near a Stellantis factory Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Detroit.
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UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

Associated Press September 4, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions....

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