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Over 400 Workers at Auto Parts Supplier Yanfeng Vote to Join UAW
Hundreds of workers at the Yanfeng USA Riverside Facility outside Kansas City, Missouri have voted to join UAW Local 710 with 310 yes votes to 26 no. This is the sixth UAW-organized Yanfeng facility, joining over 1,000 members at the supplier in Highland Park, Romulus, and Monroe, Michigan, Mississauga, Ontario, and McCalla, Alabama. The Riverside The post Over 400 Workers at Auto Parts Supplier Yanfeng Vote to Join UAW appeared first on UAW. — May 4
Michigan Right to Work Repeal Celebration
Supporters of labor in Michigan celebrated the recent repeal of Right to Work at the Ellison Brewery in Lansing on May 1st. Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to those in attendance, including UAW Region 1 Director, LaShawn English, Local 602 President Mike Huerta, as well as numerous UAW members, about the importance of continuing to expand The post Michigan Right to Work Repeal Celebration appeared first on UAW. — May 3
Metal-Matic Workers Win Equal Pay for Equal Work in First-Ever Union Contract
After 65 days on the picket line, workers at Metal-Matic in Bedford Park, Illinois have ratified their first union contract, winning equal pay for equal work, and an end to major pay disparities. The 140 workers who make steel tubing for major automakers and suppliers joined UAW Local 588 in June of 2021, and have The post Metal-Matic Workers Win Equal Pay for Equal Work in First-Ever Union Contract appeared first on UAW. — Apr 28
UAW Statement on Job Cuts at Stellantis
“Stellantis’ push to cut thousands of jobs while raking in billions in profits is disgusting,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “This is a slap in the face to our members, their families, their communities, and the American people who saved this company 15 years ago. Even now, politicians and taxpayers are bankrolling the electric vehicle The post UAW Statement on Job Cuts at Stellantis appeared first on UAW. — Apr 26
Next-Gen Battery Maker SPARKZ, United Auto Workers Announce National Labor Agreement
The neutrality statement is the first step towards establishing a historic climate-tech workforce partnership; catalyst is SPARKZ exploring GigaCampus in central California LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA/DETROIT—SPARKZ, the next-generation battery manufacturer re-engineering the battery supply chain, and the United Auto Workers announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a national labor-management agreement and statement of The post Next-Gen Battery Maker SPARKZ, United Auto Workers Announce National Labor Agreement appeared first on UAW. — Apr 26