Downstream Products
June 1, 2026
Failed labor pact sparks UAW strike at one of GM's key suppliers
Written by Kristen DiLandro
Members of the United Autoworkers (UAW) Local 2093 went on strike at Dauch Corp.’s (formerly named American Axle and Manufacturing) Three Rivers, Mich., facility on Monday.
The facility manufactures the automobile components and axles used in GM’s popular pick-up trucks. On Sunday evening, the local and national UAW leaders rallied members around the message that they were fighting for their fair share. Failing to reach an agreement with Dauch, workers began striking hours later at 12:01 a.m. ET when they walked out of the facility.
A spokesperson with GM told SMU, “General Motors is closely monitoring the situation involving Dauch Corp. at its Three Rivers, Mich., plant. We are assessing any potential impact while staying closely aligned with our teams.”
UAW members have been working to restore wage and benefit gaps they agreed to back in 2008 when the Great Recession posed an existential threat to the entire American Axle operation. Since then, the UAW members contend that they’ve never recuperated the lost compensation as the company has reported profitability.
UAW President Shawn Fain didn’t mince words during the livestream.
“No contract, no axles,” he said.
SMU reached out to Dauch but received no response.
