UAW strike brings potential discounts for car shoppers
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Experts said now may actually be a great time to go car shopping at a discount.
Workers told CBS News Detroit team leaders and utility workers spent the day inspecting equipment and stations at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant to make sure everything is in working order to jump-start production
For six weeks, thousands have been on the picket line as negotiations continue. As the strike reaches new levels, it'll impact workers 2023 tax year.
The UAW National Ford Council will be in Detroit on Sunday.
The picket line outside of the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne dissolved Wednesday as workers learned their strike was over after 41 days.
On Wednesday, both companies announced that after extensive studies and analysis, they're ditching the $5 billion effort.
Within two weeks, the United Auto Workers union has hit the most profitable plants at each of the Big Three.
Some striking UAW workers are feeling the financial strain of weeks without work. For those who can't get by on the $ 500-a-week strike pay, many are turning to loans specifically made for striking workers.
In the past couple of weeks, striking workers outside the Stellantis Parts Distribution Center on Sherwood Avenue have had to deal with people yelling profanities and throwing stuff at them, but no one has brandished a weapon until now.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said the union has received offers from two of Detroit's three major automakers in the last 24 hours, but there's still more work needing to be done with all three companies.
Stellantis announced that it has pulled out of the LA Auto Show as the union continues to strike against the Detroit automakers.
Stellantis said 100 more workers have been laid off at the Toledo Machining Plant in Ohio as the United Auto Workers strike is near the end of week five.
As the UAW strike against the Big Three continues, Ford Motor Company announced 150 more layoffs at its Sterling Axle Plant.
Some casinos have already closed their valet service to cope with fewer employees and said patrons should expect disruptions in their restaurants as well.
The union, which represents more than 8,200 Stellantis workers in Canada, will begin contract negotiations on Wednesday, with a strike deadline set at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Roughly 3,700 workers at Detroit's three casinos walked off the job Tuesday after a union contract expired.
Going into this strike, auto suppliers were in a fragile state, recovering from supply chain issues from the pandemic and chip shortages.
More than 3,000 workers from the city's three casinos will walk off the job unless a new contract is reached.
Ford is laying off about 700 workers who built the F-150 Lightning, the electric version of its best-selling pickup truck, and unlike other recent layoffs, this one has nothing to do with the ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union.
The great-grandson of the company's founder made a plea to UAW leadership.
As the historic UAW strike against the Detroit automakers has entered its fifth week, economic losses from the strike have reached $7.7 billion, according to the Anderson Economic Group LLC.
In order to apply continuous pressure on Ford, GM, and Stellantis, UAW leadership says strike expansions could now happen at any time with little notice.
As the UAW strike against the Detroit automakers continues, Stellantis has announced temporary layoffs for 700 additional employees.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is set to give a bargaining update with Detroit's Big Three automakers at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.
Bargaining teams from the UAW and Stellantis met on Thursday. The Auburn Hills carmaker has already laid off hundreds of workers downriver at its Trenton engine plant due to the ongoing strike.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
A Metro Detroit man will serve two years in federal prison over a $2.18 million fraud scheme involving pandemic assistance funds.
While the number of printed absentee ballots that omitted the Belleville Area District Library board races is not yet available, it could be close to 10,000.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.
Police have launched an investigation after a toddler was found with a loaded gun at a daycare in Canton Township. Police say the child's parent was arrested
A hearing is taking place in Monroe County that could determine if the woman who was convicted over the deadly Swan Boat Club birthday party crash gets a new trial.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Church and community leaders called Monday a day of remembrance, healing and looking to the future.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
Questions linger as to why an illegal after-hours establishment wasn’t shut down before the mass shooting that claimed the lives of three men and injured others in Detroit.
Warm temperatures and sunshine stick around for one more day. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what changes we can expect next.
Lindsay Clancy was back in court Tuesday for the first time since her high-profile murder trial ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury on Sept. 4.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened. Lilia Luciano reports.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.