UAW

The United Auto Workers (UAW)union is calling out the Biden administration for not pursuing accusations of labor abuses by a Mexican subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), a U.S. manufacturer of earth-moving equipment. In late June, the administration told a group of unions that it would not...

Shawn Fain, the President of the United Auto Workers, is under investigation for allegedly making demands to benefit his domestic partner and her sister. This comes amid a broader probe into the UAW’s internal operations. What Happened: A federal watchdog, Neil Barofsky, is investigating Fain...

Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers, is under investigation by an independent federal monitor for alleged retaliation against other union leaders. What Happened: The investigation, initiated by monitor Neil Barofsky in February, is examining claims of retaliation against UAW...

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is pushing for a new election at the Mercedes-Benz (OTC:MBGAF) (OTC:MBGYY) plant in Alabama, following its recent defeat in a unionization vote. What Happened: The UAW has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a fresh election at the...

In a significant setback for organized labor’s Southern strategy, workers at two Mercedes-Benz factories in Alabama have voted against unionization, dealing a blow to the United Automobile Workers (UAW) campaign to expand its influence in the region. What Happened: On Friday, workers at the...

Brett Garrard, a Mercedes worker, emphasized the need for better work-life balance and a more predictable schedule as part of the ongoing unionization efforts at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. What Happened: Garrard’s statement, made on Last Call CNBC, comes amid a vote by over 5,000 workers at...

Over 5,000 workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama began voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. This comes amidst a strong anti-union campaign. What Happened: Per NPR, the voting process kick-started on Monday. Workers at the Tuscaloosa plant have been exposed to anti-...

United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is gearing up to organize more nonunion automaker factories on the heels of a major victory at a Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) plant in Tennessee. What Happened: Fain told multiple media outlets on Monday and over the weekend that the UAW’s $40-million...

From Amazon.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and UPS to Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Hollywood studios, organized labor is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. after years of decline. “Workers have realized they’ve been getting screwed for decades, and they’re fed up,”...

Workers at Mercedes Benz Group AG (OTC:MBGYY) (OTC:MBGAF) factory in Vance, Alabama, petitioned U.S. regulators for a union election, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on Friday. The SUV plant is the second to seek an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in recent...

President Joe Biden this week approved tough new emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cars sold in the U.S. While it heartened environmentalists, pure-play electric vehicle (EV) makers and those manufacturers committed to a full transition to EVs, the response...

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has pledged $40 million to support the organizing efforts of non-union autoworkers and battery workers over the next two years. What Happened: The UAW International Executive Board sanctioned the allocation of these funds in response to a surge in organizing activities...

Automotive giant Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) was one of the Big 3 auto companies targeted with strikes by the UAW union in 2023. The impact of the strikes continues to sort itself out for Ford's financials and future operations. Here's what CEO Jim Farley had to say. What Happened: The UAW strike will...

Leading automotive company Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) will report fourth-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Here's a look at the key estimates from analysts for the fourth quarter, what analysts are saying and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates:...

The city of Las Vegas may have narrowly avoided a strike of hotel workers ahead of the hosting of Super Bowl LVIII. Here's the latest. What Happened: Casinos and hotels in Las Vegas are expected to be full thanks to Super Bowl LVIII and the city may have struggled to keep up with demand with a...