Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join United Auto Workers Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers, marking a major milestone for the union and its first successful organizing drive of an automaker outside of Detroit’s Big Three. According to the National Labor Relations Board, union organizing passed…
Welcome to UAW Local 1853! Located in the heart of Spring Hill, our assembly plant is staffed by dedicated workers who are proud to be represented by UAW Local 1853. We are excited to announce that a strike has begun as of 5 p.m. Central time on Saturday. Join Us in the Strike! If you…
Ford Halts Production at Two Plants Affecting Hundreds of Workers In a recent announcement, Ford has disclosed that it will temporarily suspend operations at its transmission plant in Sharonville, Ohio, and its Rawsonville Components plant in Michigan. This decision will impact a total of 364 workers, with 354 individuals from the Sharonville plant and 10…
Stellantis Proposes Raises and End to Wage Tiers in Showdown with UAW Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has made a new proposal to the United Auto Workers (UAW) that includes significant raises and an end to wage tiers. The proposal, which aligns with those from Ford and General Motors, offers nearly 21% in pay…
UAW Launches Strikes Against Detroit Automakers The United Auto Workers labor union has initiated targeted strikes against the three major Detroit automakers early Friday morning. These strikes impact three plants responsible for manufacturing popular models including the Ford Bronco, Chevrolet Colorado, and Jeep Wrangler. This historical event marks the first time the UAW has simultaneously…
Workers at Chevron’s Australian LNG Projects Plan to Escalate Industrial Action Workers at Chevron’s two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Australia are planning to escalate industrial action, which could potentially lead to disrupted output from facilities accounting for over 5% of global supply. At the Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities, workers have been engaging in…
UAW Union Plans Targeted Strikes in Detroit Auto Industry Introduction The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is preparing to implement targeted strikes at specific plants operated by General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis in Detroit. This is a contingency plan if tentative agreements cannot be reached with the automakers, according to union officials briefed on…
The Rise of Worker Strikes and What You Need to Know Introduction The recent wave of worker strikes have ushered in a new era: the “summer of strikes,” also known as hot strike summer. Employees at UPS, Amazon, Starbucks, and entertainment companies across Hollywood have walked off the job or threatened to do so over…
Britain Officially Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc Overview LONDON — Britain’s Kemi Badenoch, the business and trade secretary, formally signed a treaty confirming accession to the vast Indo-Pacific CPTPP bloc, the country’s largest post-Brexit trade deal to date. Signed Sunday in New Zealand, the deal will now receive parliamentary scrutiny in the U.K., while other CPTPP…
Title: The Growing Fire Hazards Faced by New York’s Delivery Workers Introduction: The hardworking and vital delivery workers in New York City have long been an integral part of the bustling streetscape, ensuring that the city never sleeps. However, as the demand for food delivery increases and the use of electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds…
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