United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Last year striking workers won more generous contracts from the Big Three automakers, making up for pay cuts taken during the Great Recession, and marking a comeback for the labor movement.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," United Auto Workers union chief Shawn Fain said.
Workers at some Ford, GM and Stellantis plants are opposing the UAW's tentative agreement. "This is not a clean sweep," one. labor expert said.
UAW President Shawn Fain hails "groundbreaking" agreement with GM and says union is suspending its strike with the Detroit automakers.
The pact with Stellantis comes just days after the UAW struck a similar deal with Ford, leaving only GM without an agreement.
The pressure is now on General Motors and Stellantis to reach similar deals, labor experts said.
With the tentative deal reached with Ford, the UAW will now be able to use it to model similar contract settlements with GM and Stellantis.
Arlington Assembly in Texas is where GM workers produce the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and the Cadillac Escalade.
Stellantis workers walked off the job at Sterling Heights Assembly, the company's largest and most profitable plant.
This should be "Ford and the UAW versus Toyota, Honda and Tesla — and all the Chinese companies that want to enter our home market," Bob Ford said.
UAW President Shawn Fain said striking autoworkers are "winning" by securing key concessions from Ford, GM and Stellantis.
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
United Auto Workers chief Shawn Fain said the strike would expand to 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, but highlighted progress with Ford.
UAW leaders point to large increase in CEO salaries as proof Detroit's Big Three can afford to pay workers more.
"We're not messing around," Union chief Shawn Fain said in setting Friday deadline unless talks progress with Big Three automakers.
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain said the union is rejecting a 21% pay increase offered by one of the Big Three automakers.
Workers face tension over wages and a frantic pace of work, said a veteran of the automaker's assembly factory in suburban Detroit.
The UAW is threatening to have many of its 140,000 members walk off the job at 11:59 p.m. unless Detroit's Big Three automakers and the union agree on new contracts.
Work stoppage at Detroit automakers could dent the car industry and dampen broader U.S. economic growth.
The automakers, which are making billions in profits, have dismissed union's desired 46% pay raise, 32-hour workweek and pensions as "unrealistic."
Some lanes of E470 were closed after a crash near 88th Avenue on Friday.
While it might be one of Colorado's most picturesque water recreational locations, Dillon Reservoir also boasts some of the coldest water in the state, as it's fed directly from an alpine snowpack melting down.
Two people were taken into custody after a multi-agency pursuit between the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Aurora Police Department following a robbery at Walmart at Chambers Road.
The City of Aurora got what seems like a glancing blow compared to neighboring communities which saw lots of property damage. Still, it's not something people are thrilled about.
Just days after a damaging hailstorm and flooding hit Greeley, the city's mayor signed a local disaster declaration.
Some lanes of E470 were closed after a crash near 88th Avenue on Friday.
While it might be one of Colorado's most picturesque water recreational locations, Dillon Reservoir also boasts some of the coldest water in the state, as it's fed directly from an alpine snowpack melting down.
Two people were taken into custody after a multi-agency pursuit between the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Aurora Police Department following a robbery at Walmart at Chambers Road.
The City of Aurora got what seems like a glancing blow compared to neighboring communities which saw lots of property damage. Still, it's not something people are thrilled about.
Just days after a damaging hailstorm and flooding hit Greeley, the city's mayor signed a local disaster declaration.
CBS News Colorado Meteorologist Joe Ruch is in the First Alert Weather Tracker where hail is hitting east of metro Denver Friday evening.
While it might be one of Colorado's most picturesque water recreational locations, Dillon Reservoir also boasts some of the coldest water in the state, as it's fed directly from an alpine snowpack melting down.
Some lanes of E470 were closed after a crash near 88th Avenue on Friday.
Just days after a damaging hailstorm and flooding hit Greeley, the city's mayor signed a local disaster declaration.
Insurance experts in Colorado are warning residents about roofing scammers who could take advantage of home owners after severe storms.
An 18-year-old from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to attack soccer events in the southeastern city of Saint-Etienne.
Colorado State University has named John Weber as the new athletic director.
Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, reportedly died following a car crash in Oregon, NBA Insider Shams Charania is reporting. Drew was 33 years old.
The game time has been announced for the Rocky Mountain Showdown between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams in Fort Collins.
Former safety Steve Foley (1976-1986) and tight end Riley Odoms (1972-1983) have been elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
The primary election candidates mostly saw eye-to-eye on former President Donald Trump, immigration, climate change and federal spending, but broke from one another on foreign policy.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law this week that allows more people in Colorado to achieve their goal of higher education.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Seat belt reminders on four Tesla models may not work properly, requiring the electric automaker to issue software update.
Government is suing South Korean auto giant after finding that a child worked an assembly line operating sheet metal machines.
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The adult bed rails pose "a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," consumer safety agency warns.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.