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The compensation would cushion the financial blow to UAW members if they decide to walk off the job, and serves as a warning shot to automakers that union workers are prepared for tough negotiations. General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are slated to negotiate new four-year labor deals beginning this summer. … [Read more...] about Detroit three gird for labor clash as UAW hikes strike pay

Agents searched the home of UAW President Gary Jones in what the union called an unnecessary step, citing his cooperation and desire to uncover and address any wrongdoing. The Detroit News reported earlier that the FBI also raided the home of Jones' predecessor, Dennis Williams, and a union conference center in northern Michigan. … [Read more...] about FBI raids UAW chief’s Detroit-area home in widening graft probe

The UAW’s administrative caucus has nominated current secretary-treasurer Dennis Williams to succeed Bob King as the next president of the auto maker’s union. The person nominated by the caucus has traditionally won election to the post. Reuters’ report on the nomination can be  found here . … [Read more...] about United Automobile Workers (UAW) Nominates Dennis Williams as Next President

The Detroit News is reporting that the United Auto Workers has added 4,000 new members in 2011. Membership rose from 376,612 at the end of 2010 to 380,719 in 2011. However, the UAW's assets dropped from $1.08 billion to $1.04 billion. Its receipts also declined from $274 million to $258 million. Despite a slight increase in membership, UAW President Bob King paints a grim future for the union if it is unable to organize foreign automakers. "If we don't organize these transnationals, I don't think there's a long-term future for the UAW — I really don't." The full article from the Detroit News can be found here. … [Read more...] about Membership Growing, Assets Dropping at UAW

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant told a business group Monday he is “concerned” over the UAW's efforts to organize Toyota and Nissan auto manufacturing plants in his State.  The Memphis Commercial Appeal quoted the Governor saying, “The automobile industry is very fragile, and there's such great competition out there. That's what worries me. If the union involvement becomes active in the southeastern automobile corridor, what does it do to industry? And I just don't see a positive outcome to that.” … [Read more...] about Mississippi Governor “Concerned” About UAW Organizing in the Southeast