UAW issues strike notice at Ford's River Rouge tool and die unit
The United Auto Workers union announced on Wednesday that members at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge tool and die unit will go on strike on Sept. 26 if an agreement is not reached.
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The United Auto Workers union announced on Wednesday that members at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge tool and die unit will go on strike on Sept. 26 if an agreement is not reached.
In a Tuesday live stream, Fain says the votes are planned at one or more Stellantis locals over the automaker's alleged failure to uphold contract commitments.
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