UAW

Statement of Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company.

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 – Ford and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on additional modifications to the 2007 UAW-Ford national labor agreement, which would help Ford improve its current and long-term competitiveness in the United States.

The tentative agreement, which covers approximately 41,000 UAW-represented employees in the United States, is subject to ratification by the active UAW-Ford membership. We will not discuss details of the agreement until after the ratification process is complete.

Source: Ford Motor Co.

UAW, state & local government support, and GM’s efficient, flexible manufacturing operations make competitive, profitable small car in U.S. possible

2009-06-26 -- DETROIT -- General Motors selected its assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. and stamping facility in Pontiac, Mich., to build its future small car, which will add to the automaker’s growing portfolio of U.S.-built, highly fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. Today’s announcement will restore approximately 1,400 jobs in total -- 1,200 at Orion Assembly and 200 at Pontiac Metal Center, Building # 14.

This decision is dependent on the successful outcome of ongoing economic incentive negotiations between GM and state and local government officials.    » read more »

June 1, 2009 -- On March 30, 2009, President Obama laid out a framework for General Motors to achieve viability that required the Company to rework its business plan, accelerate its operational restructuring and make far greater reductions in its outstanding liabilities.

After two months of significant management engagement, General Motors has developed such a plan and has already begun to make progress toward its achievement. The Company has also secured commitments of meaningful sacrifice from all of its major stakeholder groups , sacrifices sufficient for this plan to proceed forward. As a result, the President has deemed GM’s plan viable and will be making available about $30 billion of additional federal assistance to support GM’s restructuring plan.    » read more »

Newly Ratified GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement Modifications Eliminate Competitive Gap for GM

2009-05-29 -- DETROIT, Mich. - General Motors today confirmed that its UAW-represented employees have ratified the modifications to the GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement. The amended agreement covers approximately 54,000 hourly employees located in 46 U.S. facilities.    » read more »

Pittsburgh - Four of America’s largest unions have announced a political, electoral and legislative alliance pledged to “renew core American values: dignity, decency and fair treatment in the workplace.”

The Communication Workers of America, the United Auto Workers and the United Steelworkers, and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which together represent well over 2 million workers, will develop common strategies and share resources to help elect candidates who support working families, and to advocate on public policy issues.    » read more »

March 12, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on the breakdown in negotiations between the United Auto Workers and American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc.:

“I urge American Axle to work to reach a contract with the UAW. The men and women of the auto industry have made huge contributions to the American economy, and they deserve a contract that honors their hard work. American Axle should get back to the table immediately and bargain in good faith.”    » read more »

“We Are Supporting Joe Biden Because He’s The Best Man For The Job.”

Wilmington, DE (December 18, 2007) – Today, Senator Biden received the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Delaware State CAP Council. There are over 5,000 active and 7,000 retired members of the UAW in Delaware, which is home to several automobile manufacturing plants.    » read more »

TV Ad: Obama Will Reverse Widening Gap between Workers and CEOs

November 18, 2007 -- Marion, IA -- At a news conference today in Marion, Senator Barack Obama thanked members of United Auto Workers Region 4 for their decision last Thursday to support his presidential campaign and pledged that as President he would fight for workers, even when it isn't politically convenient. Obama's Iowa campaign also announced a new television ad to begin airing Monday that offers his plan to reverse the widening gap between workers and executives.    » read more »

November 16, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA -- The Obama for America campaign today announced the support of 46 women serving in elective office in Iowa. Obama's announcement comes on the heels of a widely praised speech at the Iowa Jefferson Jackson dinner, another strong debate performance, and a decision by UAW Region 4 to throw their support behind his campaign.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 -- DUBUQUE -- Delegates of United Auto Workers Region 4, which includes 30,000 members and retirees in Iowa, voted today to support Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign. The group announced its overwhelming support at the close of a weeklong conference where seven of the major Democratic presidential candidates addressed the group earlier this week.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 -- “This is wonderful news for the local UAW, Ford, and the City of Buffalo. The agreement not only highlights the key role the Ford Stamping Plant will play in the production of the new Flex SUV when production begins in 2008, but it also underscores the importance of this facility and of the hardworking UAW members to the Buffalo economy.    » read more »

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, DETROIT - The Detroit Casino Council and Greektown Casino yesterday reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

“The bargaining committee has delivered a contract that will benefit Greektown workers, the casino and the community," said UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, who directs servicing operations for the union’s Technical, Office and Professionals Department. "This agreement recognizes the value and contributions of these hard-working service workers and gives them a solid contract as the casino prepares to expand.”    » read more »

November 13, 2007 -- Dubuque, IA -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today asked the United Auto Workers convention in Dubuque to support his candidacy because he has fought for working Americans not just when it was politically convenient, but throughout his two decades of public service.    » read more »

November 12, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA -- Senator Barack Obama will address the United Auto Workers Region 4 Cap Conference in Dubuque on Tuesday, November 13th. Obama will speak to union members about his commitment to reclaiming the American Dream by providing relief for the middle class and supporting America's workers.

See below for event details:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Dubuque, IA

SENATOR BARACK OBAMA TO SPEAK AT UNITED AUTO WORKERS REGION 4 CAP CONFERENCE
Grand River Center
Ballrooms C & D
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA

Senator Obama will speak at 10:00 AM    » read more »

Tuesday, November 06, 2007, HARTFORD – The NLRB scheduled the union election for Foxwoods casino dealers for Saturday, November 24th. Foxwoods casino dealers reacted positively that their election will be held in accordance with federal labor laws.

“The casino dealers are so excited to move forward,” said Mary Johnson, a 14-year Table Games dealer at Foxwoods. “A super-majority of us signed cards, and now we’ll have the opportunity to cast our ballots to vote yes for our union.”    » read more »