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UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues
Read full article: UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issuesThe United Auto Workers have issued a strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues, including job security, wage parity, and work rules.
Meet the woman who has been an integral part of Michigan Central Station’s restoration
Read full article: Meet the woman who has been an integral part of Michigan Central Station’s restorationThe Michigan Central Station, after six years of renovations, will now be open to the public for the first time since 1988.
Tickets to Michigan Central reopening tours reopen after website crash
Read full article: Tickets to Michigan Central reopening tours reopen after website crashTickets to tours and a concert related to the reopening of Michigan Central Station in Detroit were taken off the market Tuesday after the website crashed.
Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get tickets
Read full article: Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get ticketsThe historic Michigan Central Station is reopening in June, and a series of community-events are planned to help celebrate.
77 years ago: While Rouge River floods Dearborn, Henry Ford dies at 83
Read full article: 77 years ago: While Rouge River floods Dearborn, Henry Ford dies at 83On April 7, 1947, while one of the worst floods in Dearborn history knocked out power to his estate, automobile pioneer Henry Ford died at the age of 83.
Ford to pay $365M after putting fake seats in vans to get lower duty rate during import
Read full article: Ford to pay $365M after putting fake seats in vans to get lower duty rate during importAuthorities said by installing the seats and classifying the vans as vehicles of transport, Ford paid a duty rate of 2.5% instead of the 25% on cargo vehicles.
UAW members begin voting on Ford deal that initiated Detroit auto strike’s end
Read full article: UAW members begin voting on Ford deal that initiated Detroit auto strike’s endMembers of the United Auto Workers union on Wednesday began voting on a tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company that suspended the weekslong strike against the automaker and launched similar deals at the other Big Three companies.
UAW auto strike ends: Inside union’s deal with Ford
Read full article: UAW auto strike ends: Inside union’s deal with FordLeaders of the United Auto Workers union on Sunday shared more details from its tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company, which has been used to establish similar deals with General Motors and Stellantis to end this year’s auto strike.
Inside UAW-Ford deal used to shape agreements with Stellantis, GM
Read full article: Inside UAW-Ford deal used to shape agreements with Stellantis, GMLeaders of the United Auto Workers union on Sunday shared more details from its tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company, which has been used to establish similar deals with General Motors and Stellantis to end this year’s auto strike.
Tentative UAW-GM deal could end weekslong Big Three auto strike with ‘record’ contracts
Read full article: Tentative UAW-GM deal could end weekslong Big Three auto strike with ‘record’ contractsThe United Auto Workers union on Monday reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors, a source told the AP, likely ending the weekslong strike at Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
Morning 4: What we know as UAW strike at Ford ends with tentative deal, continues at other Big Three -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: What we know as UAW strike at Ford ends with tentative deal, continues at other Big Three -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
UAW strike at GM, Stellantis continues as Ford strike ends
Read full article: UAW strike at GM, Stellantis continues as Ford strike endsThe United Auto Workers union strike at Ford Motor Company was brought to an end Wednesday when both sides reached a tentative contract agreement, but the auto strike at the rest of the Big Three was still active.
UAW deal: Ford strike ends, next steps for approving tentative agreement
Read full article: UAW deal: Ford strike ends, next steps for approving tentative agreementUnionized autoworkers will be returning to work at Ford Motor Company after the automaker reached a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers on Wednesday, ending a weekslong strike against the company.
Canada’s Unifor begins talks with Stellantis following Ford, GM deals
Read full article: Canada’s Unifor begins talks with Stellantis following Ford, GM dealsCanada’s trade union Unifor began negotiating with Stellantis on Wednesday after recently reaching deals for its autoworkers with Ford Motor Company and General Motors.
UAW strike: Week 5 sees both friction and hopefulness, Big Three layoffs
Read full article: UAW strike: Week 5 sees both friction and hopefulness, Big Three layoffsThere’s a mix of tension and hopefulness on both sides of the United Auto Workers’ auto strike as the national effort enters its fifth week.
Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strike
Read full article: Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strikeEach of Detroit’s Big Three automakers have laid off a number of employees, citing issues related to the United Auto Workers strike.
UAW says more auto strikes may be called ‘at any time’ with deals still out of reach
Read full article: UAW says more auto strikes may be called ‘at any time’ with deals still out of reachThe leader of the United Auto Workers did not expand the auto strike during his weekly Friday update, but he did say the union is taking an even more aggressive approach and is prepared to ask more autoworkers to walk out “at any time.”
UAW ‘done waiting ‘til Fridays’ to announce new auto strike locations
Read full article: UAW ‘done waiting ‘til Fridays’ to announce new auto strike locationsThe leader of the United Auto Workers did not expand the auto strike during his weekly Friday update, but he did say the union is taking an even more aggressive approach and is prepared to ask more autoworkers to walk out “at any time.”
UAW president may take ‘further action’ Friday after sudden walkout at Ford plant
Read full article: UAW president may take ‘further action’ Friday after sudden walkout at Ford plantThe president of the United Auto Workers union on Friday is scheduled to provide an update on negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, just hours after unexpectedly adding a major facility to their ongoing auto strike.
Morning 4: Why the UAW president says adding Ford Kentucky plant to auto strike was necessary -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Why the UAW president says adding Ford Kentucky plant to auto strike was necessary -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
UAW chief: ‘No option’ but to expand Ford strike after unsatisfactory offer
Read full article: UAW chief: ‘No option’ but to expand Ford strike after unsatisfactory offerThe United Auto Workers on Wednesday added a major Ford Motor Company plant to its strike against the Big Three in a move that union officials say was necessary amid stagnant negotiations.
UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’
Read full article: UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’The United Auto Workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers entered its fourth week on a much more positive note Monday after negotiations made decent progress last week.
UAW President Shawn Fain did not expand the strike on Friday: What to know
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain did not expand the strike on Friday: What to knowThe president of the United Auto Workers union addressed members Friday to announce that progress had been made in negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, and that the strike would not be expanding this week.
UAW: GM to include EV battery production in US contract in huge win for autoworkers
Read full article: UAW: GM to include EV battery production in US contract in huge win for autoworkersGeneral Motors has agreed to include electric vehicle battery manufacturing in their national contract with the United Auto Workers union, officials announced Friday, marking a huge win for autoworkers concerned that the industry’s shift away from traditional vehicles could leave them behind.
Live coverage: UAW president makes auto strike announcement 3 weeks in
Read full article: Live coverage: UAW president makes auto strike announcement 3 weeks inThe president of the United Auto Workers union addressed members live on social media on Friday -- a setup he has used the last two Fridays to announce additional strike locations at the facilities of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
More walkouts? UAW president to address members in another Friday video
Read full article: More walkouts? UAW president to address members in another Friday videoThe president of the United Auto Workers union is expected to address members live on social media on Friday -- a setup he has used the last two Fridays to announce additional strike locations at the facilities of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.
UAW latest: New Ford offer, more layoffs, GM secures $6B credit line amid strike
Read full article: UAW latest: New Ford offer, more layoffs, GM secures $6B credit line amid strikeNegotiations finally warmed up Wednesday when Ford Motor Company offered a new deal to the UAW, but that progress was also met with the announcement of more layoffs amid the strike.
Ford lays off 400 more workers at its Livonia, Sterling Heights facilities
Read full article: Ford lays off 400 more workers at its Livonia, Sterling Heights facilitiesFord has sent home 400 more workers on layoff at its Livonia and Sterling Heights facilities because of the cascading effects of the UAW strike, now in its third week.
400 Ford workers in Livonia, Sterling Heights temporarily laid off
Read full article: 400 Ford workers in Livonia, Sterling Heights temporarily laid offDays after laying off 330 employees at Ford Motor Company’s Chicago Stamping and Lima Engine plants, the automaker announced it was laying off 400 more workers at its Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle plants.
UAW strike week 3: What we know as 25K workers picket, Big Three talks persist
Read full article: UAW strike week 3: What we know as 25K workers picket, Big Three talks persistThe strike against Detroit’s Big Three entered its third week Monday as the companies continue negotiations with the UAW. Here's what to know.
UAW adds 2 plants, 7K workers to auto strike, says negotiations are ongoing
Read full article: UAW adds 2 plants, 7K workers to auto strike, says negotiations are ongoingThe United Auto Workers union on Friday expanded its strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers again to include seven thousand more workers at two more facilities as negotiations move slower than the union wants.
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce more auto strike locations
Read full article: UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce more auto strike locationsMore walkouts were expected Friday as the United Auto Workers union once again expands its strike against Detroit’s Big Three as part of a tactic to push automakers to make “serious” progress with their negotiations by leveraging targeted strikes.
More money pledged from Michigan for a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant after Ford pauses
Read full article: More money pledged from Michigan for a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant after Ford pausesMore money is being pledged in Michigan for the development of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant after Ford said it would pause construction until it’s sure it can run the factory competitively.
UAW latest: Biden, Trump expected in Michigan this week as US auto strike expands
Read full article: UAW latest: Biden, Trump expected in Michigan this week as US auto strike expandsThe autoworkers’ national strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers has entered its second week, and is expected to draw even more national attention with visits from President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump in the coming days.
UAW strike grows: Autoworkers to walk out from these Michigan facilities Friday
Read full article: UAW strike grows: Autoworkers to walk out from these Michigan facilities FridayThe United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide in an effort to push General Motors and Stellantis to make more progress in their negotiations.
UAW expands strike to 38 US facilities as tense Big Three talks continue
Read full article: UAW expands strike to 38 US facilities as tense Big Three talks continueThe United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide in an effort to push General Motors and Stellantis to make more progress in their negotiations.
Talks continue ahead of UAW’s Friday deadline against Detroit Big Three
Read full article: Talks continue ahead of UAW’s Friday deadline against Detroit Big ThreeThe countdown is on for more UAW-targeted strikes across the country as UAW President Shawn Fain has set a 12 p.m. deadline Friday to announce more strikes if serious progress isn't made.
Stellantis announces over 300 layoffs at 3 facilities as ‘consequence’ of UAW strike
Read full article: Stellantis announces over 300 layoffs at 3 facilities as ‘consequence’ of UAW strikeDetroit-based automaker Stellantis announced Wednesday that hundreds of workers will be temporarily laid off at facilities in Ohio and Indiana due to the United Auto Workers strike.
Ford reaches tentative deal with Unifor, avoiding another auto strike in Canada
Read full article: Ford reaches tentative deal with Unifor, avoiding another auto strike in CanadaFord Motor Company on Tuesday reached a tentative agreement with unionized Canadian autoworkers, avoiding a strike in Canada as one unfolds among American autoworkers.
Ford may be spared from Canadian auto strike with tentative deal reached by deadline
Read full article: Ford may be spared from Canadian auto strike with tentative deal reached by deadlineFord Motor Company reached a tentative deal with unionized Canadian autoworkers on Monday night just before their contract deadline, delaying or possibly avoiding a potential strike.
Ford faces another strike at Canadian auto plant amid historic UAW strike
Read full article: Ford faces another strike at Canadian auto plant amid historic UAW strikeOutside of the U.S. strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, Canadian autoworkers could also issue a strike at Ford Motor Company as early as Monday night with their own contract set to expire.
UAW responds after Ford, GM announce layoffs of non-striking workers
Read full article: UAW responds after Ford, GM announce layoffs of non-striking workersThe United Auto Workers union began its ‘stand up strike’ on Friday after the contract between the union and Detroit’s Big Three automakers expired.
UAW poised for midnight strike at plants in Wayne, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Wentzville, Missouri
Read full article: UAW poised for midnight strike at plants in Wayne, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Wentzville, MissouriThe United Auto Workers union says it will go on strike at three factories as it presses Detroit companies to come up with better wage and benefit offers.
UAW vs Big Three: Here’s how many autoworkers could strike in 2023
Read full article: UAW vs Big Three: Here’s how many autoworkers could strike in 2023The United Auto Workers union could call for a strike at any or all of Detroit’s Big Three automakers this week if a deal isn’t reached by the contract deadline.
UAW tells GM to stop wasting time after automaker’s ‘insulting’ counter proposal
Read full article: UAW tells GM to stop wasting time after automaker’s ‘insulting’ counter proposalThe president of the United Auto Workers union said Thursday that General Motors’ latest counter proposal is “insulting,” and that the automaker is “wasting” union members’ time with just one week left before the current contract expires.
UAW to hear GM’s counter offer Thursday as each of Big Three face strike threat
Read full article: UAW to hear GM’s counter offer Thursday as each of Big Three face strike threatWith one week until the contract deadline, the UAW was set to meet with General Motors on Thursday to hear the automaker’s counter offer after the union accused the company of dragging its feet amid negotiations.
10 days ‘til deadline: UAW edges toward strike amid clash with Big Three over demands
Read full article: 10 days ‘til deadline: UAW edges toward strike amid clash with Big Three over demandsThe threat of a strike continues to feel more likely as the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s Big Three remain at odds with only 10 days until their contract deadline.
UAW strike feels more likely as tensions rise against Big Three: What we know
Read full article: UAW strike feels more likely as tensions rise against Big Three: What we knowThe president of the United Auto Workers said Thursday that complaints were filed against General Motors and Stellantis, both of which are accused of failing to respond to union demands amid this year’s contract negotiations.
UAW president dismisses Ford’s counter proposal, says GM, Stellantis still haven’t responded
Read full article: UAW president dismisses Ford’s counter proposal, says GM, Stellantis still haven’t respondedUAW President Shawn Fain offered a grim assessment of where bargaining stands with Detroit’s Big Three in an address to the membership Thursday night.
UAW president offers grim assessment of where bargaining stands with Detroit’s big 3
Read full article: UAW president offers grim assessment of where bargaining stands with Detroit’s big 3UAW President Shawn Fain offered a grim assessment of where bargaining stands with the Detroit three in an address to the membership Thursday night.
UAW: 97% of auto workers vote to authorize strike as contract deadline looms
Read full article: UAW: 97% of auto workers vote to authorize strike as contract deadline loomsWith a contract deadline between the Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers union only three weeks away, 97% of UAW members have voted to authorize a strike, should leaders decide to call one.
Ford Motor Company opens vault of concept cars for its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Ford Motor Company opens vault of concept cars for its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro DetroitThe online world is changing how companies interact with their customers. For instance, Ford Motor Company has opened its picture archive to its nostalgia crazed faithful.
Ford Motor Company opens its vault of concept cars its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Ford Motor Company opens its vault of concept cars its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro DetroitThe online world is changing how companies interact with their customers. For instance, Ford Motor Company has opened its picture archive to its nostalgia crazed faithful.
In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
Read full article: In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaringFord says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines.
‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovations
Read full article: ‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovationsThe 13-acre park now features picnic tables, swinging benches, paved walking paths, benches, grass, and flowers.
The Ford Fireworks to electrify Detroit Skyline on Monday, June 26
Read full article: The Ford Fireworks to electrify Detroit Skyline on Monday, June 26The Ford Fireworks is gearing up to electrify the Detroit skyline on Monday, June 26with a stunning fireworks show over the Detroit River and broadcast live on WDIV-Local 4. Celebrating its 65thyear, this beloved summertime tradition is recognized as one of the country’s largest and most magnificent displays, enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of spectators each year.
85 years ago: How Dearborn's Battle of the Overpass helped shape the American labor movement
Read full article: 85 years ago: How Dearborn's Battle of the Overpass helped shape the American labor movementAn event that helped shape the American labor movement took place right here in Dearborn 85 years ago.
Armed man in critical condition after Wayne police shoot him outside of Ford Stamping Plant
Read full article: Armed man in critical condition after Wayne police shoot him outside of Ford Stamping PlantA suspect is in critical condition after pulling a gun on police and was shot at a Ford stamping plant parking lot.
From France to Detroit: Filmmaker brings beloved Ford Fiesta on overseas journey to Motor City
Read full article: From France to Detroit: Filmmaker brings beloved Ford Fiesta on overseas journey to Motor CityA Frenchman's love for his Ford Fiesta, and curiosity about the human relationship with cars, sent him on a trip all the way to the Motor City.
General Motors pausing advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk takeover
Read full article: General Motors pausing advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk takeoverGeneral Motors (GM) is temporarily pausing its advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk took over the social media platform, according to a CNBC report.
Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 Mustang
Read full article: Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 MustangA horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza Wednesday night at the auto show, with the Dearborn automaker unveiling the 2024 Mustang in front of a large crowd.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi tackles semiconductor chip shortage during her visit to Taylor
Read full article: Speaker Nancy Pelosi tackles semiconductor chip shortage during her visit to TaylorOne of the country’s most powerful women brings her clout to Michigan to focus on a shortage that has been slowing down the state’s vital auto industry.
New Jersey sues Ford over mining that tainted tribal land
Read full article: New Jersey sues Ford over mining that tainted tribal landNew Jersey officials are suing Ford Motor Co. because they say the automaker contaminated the ancestral homeland of a Native American tribe by dumping paint sludge and other pollutants into a former mine.
Ford Motor Company’s Mustang Mach-E latest recall: Electrical connector issues causing sudden, dangerous acceleration changes
Read full article: Ford Motor Company’s Mustang Mach-E latest recall: Electrical connector issues causing sudden, dangerous acceleration changesFord Motor Company is recalling about 50,000 Mustang Mach-E as there seem to be electrical connector issues causing sudden and dangerous acceleration changes. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states it’s a real problem keeping the vehicle under control as the battery sometimes sending it into wild fits of speed or cutting off.
‘I made a turn, and it just died without warning’: Feds investigate Ford Bronco engine failures
Read full article: ‘I made a turn, and it just died without warning’: Feds investigate Ford Bronco engine failuresForty-eight drivers say the SUV’s engine has failed while they were driving, and now thousands of other vehicles may have the same problem.
Car lovers and foodies will want to fuel up at this Dearborn restaurant
Read full article: Car lovers and foodies will want to fuel up at this Dearborn restaurantAfter a fun day full of racing at Belle Isle, you are probably going to work up quite the appetite. Well, there’s a place not too far from Detroit, that loves cars just as much as anyone here. Today for Dine in the D, Michelle Oliver is taking us Ford’s Garage in Dearborn to fuel up!