by UAWD Steering Committee | Nov 10, 2023 | 2023 Big 3 Contract Fight, Auto News, UAWD in the News
Michael Martinez writes for Automotive News: While the union’s tentative contract with Ford appeared easily headed for ratification, early voting was more mixed among workers at GM and Stellantis. Hourly employees at Flint Assembly in Michigan, one of GM’s…
by UAWD Steering Committee | Aug 18, 2023 | 2023 Big 3 Contract Fight, Auto News, Autoworkers, Shawn Fain, UAWD in the News
Paige Hodder writes for Automotive News: Scott Houldieson, a member of UAW Local 551 in Chicago and founding member of the union’s Unite All Workers For Democracy reform caucus, said communication from previous leadership was “atrocious.” That…
by UAWD Steering Committee | Dec 3, 2022 | Auto News, UAW Members UNITED, UAWD in the News
Michael Martinez writes for Automotive News: UAW members have voted out at least four high-ranking leaders in the wake of the union’s corruption scandal and sent the race for president to a runoff next month, according to unofficial results. […] [Shawn]…
by Justin | Dec 13, 2021 | Administration Caucus, Auto News, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, UAW Corruption Scandal
Undoubtedly, such a strong showing in favor of direct election is a sharp repudiation of the union’s Administrative Caucus, the self-perpetuating cabal that has run the UAW for decades and included some leaders who illegally enriched themselves to the detriment…
by Justin | Dec 13, 2021 | Auto News, General Motors, UAW Local 2164
General Motors’ Chevrolet Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky., will be down this week for repairs after a tornado started a fire at the plant early Saturday, the automaker said. Several tornadoes tore through six states Friday and Saturday, killing more than 90…
by Justin | Dec 6, 2021 | Administration Caucus, Auto News, Direct Elections, Referendum Vote, UAW Corruption Scandal, UAW Monitor Neil Barofsky
The vote, if certified, would cast aside the delegate system that came to be viewed as an enabler for the corruption that went on for years within some of the union’s top ranks.”In my opinion, it’s poetic justice for those who think they’re…
