UAW Counteroffer to Ford Could Soon Lead to Deal: Report
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Ford could soon reach a tentative labor deal.
Category: OEMs
UAW Strikes GM Truck Plant in Arlington, Texas
The UAW went on strike on Tuesday at General Motor’s truck and SUV plant in Arlington, Texas – the automakers’ largest assembly plant in the US.
UAW Strike Hits Stellantis’ Largest Plant
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union expanded its strike on Monday morning, hitting Stellantis’ largest plant.
UAW's Fain Calls No New Strikes, But Says Still No Deals With 'Big Three'
United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain indicated on Friday that a deal between the UAW and the “Big Three” automakers could be in sight.
UAW Workers Ratify Deal, End Strike at Parts Supplier ZF in Alabama
United Auto Workers (UAW) members ratified a labor deal at ZF Chassis Systems in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday, ending a nearly month-long strike.
Unifor Kicks Off Talks With Stellantis
Canada’s Unifor, which represents union-represented auto workers there, has opened negotiations with automaker Stellantis.
AHRI: Shipments Heated Up in August
Heating and cooling equipment shipments in the US ticked up in August, according to newly released data from the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Shipments in August totaled 1.9 million units, compared to 1.7 million units reported in July. Shipments were up 15% month over month (MoM) but down 2% year over year […]
Unifor Members Ratify New Labor Deal with GM Canada
Unifor members in Canada have ratified a new three-year labor agreement with General Motors
CRU Aluminum: UAW Strikes and Slowing Trailer Build Rates Lower Demand Outlook
The LME aluminum 3-month price was stable on the morning of Oct. 13, trading at $2,201 per tonne at that time.
UAW Announces New Phase of Strike Against 'Big Three' Automakers
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union announced a new phase in its ongoing stand-up strike against the Big Three Detroit-area automakers on Friday.
UAW Strikes Ford Kentucky Truck Plant
The United Auto Workers (UAW) unexpectedly expanded its strike against Ford on Wednesday evening, when 8,700 union members walked out of the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant.
Unifor Reaches Labor Deal with GM Hours After Striking
Canada’s Unifor union reached a tentative labor agreement with General Motors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
UAW Workers at Mack Trucks Strike After Rejecting Deal
The United Auto Workers (UAW) said 4,000 union members at Mack Trucks have rejected a tentative labor agreement and went on strike Monday morning.
UAW Making Progress with Big Three, Opts Not to Expand Strike
The United Auto Workers’ (UAW) strike against the Big Three Detroit-area automakers was not expanded on Friday, as “significant progress” is being made in contract negotiations.
Ford Calls for Investment in Clean Aluminum
As steel production in the US continues to get cleaner, aluminum end users are calling on the government to invest in American-made, clean aluminum
Two of Big Three Automakers Report Strong Q3 Sales Growth
The Big Three automakers reported their third-quarter sales this week, with two of the three showing strong year-over-year gains.
GM Makes Sixth Contract Offer to UAW
General Motors made its sixth contract offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) as the union continues its strike against all three Detroit-area automakers.
Ford Makes Seventh Offer to UAW
Ford Motor Co. presented its seventh offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) on Tuesday amid the union’s ongoing strike.
Ford Makes Layoffs in Ohio and Illinois on UAW Strike
Ford Motor Co. announced layoffs in Ohio and Illinois on Monday, citing the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
UAW, Mack Trucks Avert Strike with New Labor Deal
A UAW strike at Mack Trucks was avoided this week when a tentative labor agreement was reached.
Metalformers’ Pessimism Grows on UAW Strike Concerns
Pessimism grew among metalformers in September’s business report from the Precision Metalforming Association.
Market Chatter: UAW Strike Special
SMU's weekly survey reflects what people in the market are talking about. Lately, a popular topic has been the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
UAW Expands Strike to Ford and GM Assembly Plants
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union expanded its strike on Friday, calling on an additional 7,000 workers at Ford and General Motors plants to strike as of 12 p.m. ET.
Ford of Canada Union Workers Ratify Three-Year Labor Pact
Ford of Canada union workers represented by Unifor ratified a new, three-year labor agreement on Sunday.
SDI to Provide Steel for Mercedes Plant in Alabama
Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) and Mercedes-Benz have signed an agreement for the automaker to source 50,000 metric tons of C02-reduced steel for its plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Unifor Voices Support for UAW as Its Own Strike Deadline Looms
Unifor, the union which represents Canada’s auto workers, has written a letter in solidarity with the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike as its own labor contract deadline nears.
Final Thoughts
SMU Managing Editor Michael Cowden shares his Final Thoughts for the week on what happens to steel if the United Auto Workers (UAW) launch a series of “stand up” strikes at midnight tonight against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis?
Stellantis on 'Good Path' with UAW, New Proposal to Be Submitted: Exec
A Stellantis executive detailed today the progress the automaker is making with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union as a “good path” ahead of Thursday’s contract deadline.
Unifor Picks Ford as Target Automaker in Big Three Labor Talks
Unifor, the union representing Canadian autoworkers, among others, has chosen Ford Motor Co. as the target automaker in its labor negotiations with the Big Three Detroit automakers.
UAW President Says Strike Could Hit All Three Detroit Automakers
United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain said Wednesday the union plans to strike against any Detroit automaker with which it hasn’t reached an agreement by the time the labor contract expires, according to an interview with the Associated Press.