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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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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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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: 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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File - United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain talks with members picketing near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession

Associated Press October 6, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Friday it will not expand its strikes against Detroit's three automakers after General...

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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 and a flag near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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Detroit Today: Detroit Chamber calling for ‘speedy resolution’ to UAW strikes

Detroit Today October 4, 2023

As the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers rages on for a third week, it's unclear...

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UAW workers picket Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on October 2, 2023 in Detroit
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Labor expert explains why union support remains high amid strikes

Russ McNamara, Jenny Sherman October 4, 2023

As Michigan's "hot labor summer" transitions to a "fiery labor fall," support for the labor movement remains historically high in...

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Auto workers picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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Detroit Today: A conservative perspective on the UAW strikes

Detroit Today October 2, 2023

With the United Auto Workers union demanding major concessions from Detroit's Big Three automakers and the UAW approaching week three...

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Detroit Today: How are auto suppliers doing amid UAW strikes?

Detroit Today October 2, 2023

It’s now been more than two weeks since the United Auto Workers went on strike against Detroit automakers Stellantis, General...

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Several UAW on strike signs.
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Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS caseworkers picket over lack of resources, staffing

Hernz Laguerre September 28, 2023

Caseworkers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held an informational picket on Wednesday in response to ongoing...

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