Experts speak on UAW negotiations ahead of potential strike
The United Auto Workers union is days away from a potential strike if an agreement with the three major automakers is not met by Sept. 14.
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The United Auto Workers union is days away from a potential strike if an agreement with the three major automakers is not met by Sept. 14.
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Labor experts say the automakers will have to increase their offer to at least 20%.
The United Auto Workers union on Friday rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.
Former UAW President Bob King breaks down the latest on the negotiations between the UAW and the Big Three.
Automaker Stellantis has made a counteroffer to the United Auto Workers that includes wage increases in each year of a new four-year contract totaling 14.5%.
UAW worker Eric McIntosh says he's concerned that a strike could happen.
Marick Masters, a professor at the Wayne State University School of Business, discusses the latest counteroffer from General Motors to the UAW.
General Motors issued a counteroffer Thursday to UAW employees amid the labor negotiations between the union and Detroit automakers.
Patrick Anderson, CEO and principal of the Anderson Economic Group, shares how a potential UAW strike could impact the economy.
President Joe Biden may hope the United Auto Workers union will not strike the nation's three unionized automakers. But right now about all he can do is hope.
The deadline to avoid a strike is Sept. 14. According to Stellantis, they plan to issue a counteroffer to UAW by the end of this week.
The head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
Steven Melynk, a professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University, discusses the impact a potential UAW strike could have on the supply chain.
If the United Auto Workers union doesn't reach a deal with the three Detroit automakers before the current contract expires next Thursday night and members go on strike, it's expected to have a ripple effect across the economy, beginning with businesses near the auto plants.
Former UAW President Bob King discusses the union's current negotiations with the Big Three automakers.
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A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions.
The UAW's contract with the Big Three expires on Sept. 14.
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union's economic demands.
The United Auto Workers union has voted to authorize a strike, with UAW president Shawn Fain saying 97% members voted in favor. Former UAW president Bob King joined CBS News Detroit Friday (Aug. 25) to further discuss what could be expected next.
The results are in, and 97% of workers at Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford are ready to walk off the job if a contract agreement isn't reached next month.
Auto workers are voting overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn't reached.
In less than 24 hours, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union will know how many members are willing to strike if contract talks fail with the Big Three next month.
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Good morning, Family! Looking at mild temps heading our way through the week. Today, a slim chance for drizzle this morning then mostly cloudy with a high around 40. Temps continue to climb to the mid 60's by Saturday!!
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