United Auto Workers Press Releases

• Published on March 5, 2019 - 21:53 GMT

  

  Statement from UAW President Gary Jones on visit by U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer

  “This was an opportunity for Ambassador Robert Lighthizer and his staff to meet and hear UAW leadership and workers who have seen their work and communities devastated by the failed NAFTA. We welcome the dialogue and continue to advocate for a “New” NAFTA …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on March 1, 2019 - 20:16 GMT

  

  UAW Leaders Meet With German Labor Minister

  Today, UAW President Gary Jones and Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry met with Hubertus Heil, who serves as German Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. They spoke about automotive manufacturing in both the United States and Germany and about the importance of …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 28, 2019 - 19:37 GMT

  

  UAW Members: Giving Big Assistance With Tiny Homes for Homeless Vets

  UAW Local 249’s Wheelchair Ramp Crew and the UAW-Ford Department are going strong in their sixth year of helping hundreds of area homebound veterans with their latest ramp building project. The crew also spends time working for Habitat for Humanity and VCP …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 26, 2019 - 17:13 GMT

  

  Statement from UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada on FCA US Investment and Jobs Announcement

  “Today’s announcement is great news for the members of the UAW, our represented suppliers and the communities that our members work in. At a time when the Detroit area and other communities are seeing auto plants without work and in jeopardy of closing …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 26, 2019 - 15:06 GMT

  

  Statement of UAW President Gary Jones and Vice President Terry Dittes on Filing of Lawsuit to Continue GM Operations

  “For UAW members in GM Warren Transmission Operations, GM Lordstown Assembly and in the GM GPS Baltimore plant in Maryland the UAW is determined to leave no stone unturned to make sure that their contractual rights are honored. The UAW believes that …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 24, 2019 - 00:44 GMT

  

  UAW Prayer Vigil at GM Warren Powertrain Plant

  On February 22, UAW members from Local 909 at the GM Warren Powertrain Plant held a prayer vigil. They were joined by UAW leadership, elected officials, and community members who pledged their support for the affected workers as they face the closure of …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 22, 2019 - 16:45 GMT

  

  Joint Statement of UAW President Gary Jones and UAW Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Hamtramck Announcement of Continued ...

  “For the UAW brothers and sisters at Hamtramck, today is a sense of relief for their families and the community. The UAW welcomes today’s announcement that Hamtramck production will continue.  For those UAW brothers and sisters at GM Warren Transmission …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 21, 2019 - 21:24 GMT

  

  UAW to hold Warren Powertrain Prayer Vigil

  Join GM-layoff affected families in a vigil of solidarity on Friday, February 22 Thursday February 21st– DETROIT — Family members, friends and workers who will be adversely affected by General Motors’ decision to stop production at the Warren Transmission …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 19, 2019 - 19:48 GMT

  

  STATEMENT FROM UAW VP TERRY DITTES ON GM ROMULUS INVESTMENTS

  “The UAW fully supports this $20 million dollar investment at the GM Romulus plant and encourages more of this in the future. The membership of UAW local 163 is under the outstanding leadership of UAW Region 1A Director Chuck Browning and they applaud this …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 18, 2019 - 18:45 GMT

  STATEMENT FROM UAW VP TERRY DITTES ON GM LANSING DELTA INVESTMENTS

  “The UAW supports and encourages further investments like the $36 million at Lansing Delta Township GM plant. The membership of UAW Local 602 are under the outstanding Leadership of UAW Region 1D Director Gerald Kariem and they applaud this investment on …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 18, 2019 - 12:31 GMT

  

  The President’s Vehicle: American-Made

  If the President’s motorcade passed you on the street, you would see him traveling in what would appear to be a black limousine resembling a Cadillac Escalade. Many know that this car has bulletproof glass to protect the President from gun fire, but this …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 11, 2019 - 15:45 GMT

  

  FREEP – UAW chief: GM cuts show labor contracts are more essential than ever

  UAW members at General Motors plants are at a pivotal time in their lives. Faced with facility shutdowns and thousands of lost jobs — all while heading into 2019’s collective bargaining process — their tomorrows bring uncertainty, questions and fear. But …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 11, 2019 - 13:32 GMT

  

  White Shirt Day

  Today, UAW members celebrate White Shirt Day, honoring the workers who participated in the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936 and 1937. In the face of anti-union sentiment, brutal working conditions, and low wages, men and women working for General Motors came …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 8, 2019 - 17:18 GMT

  

  UAW Helps Win Release of Zimbabwean Trade Unionists

  Peter Mutasa, President of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and ZCTU General Secretary Japhet Moyo were released on bail this week following strong demands from the UAW and others.  The two were arrested as part of the Zimbabwe government’s …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 8, 2019 - 03:06 GMT

  

  Statement of UAW President Gary Jones on the Passing of Former Representative John Dingell

  We celebrate the life of a true friend to UAW members tonight. John Dingell’s voice filled the halls of Congress with a message of hope for working families in a career spanning nearly 60 years. He was a legend in the halls of Congress. But in Michigan he …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 7, 2019 - 19:28 GMT

  

  Statement from UAW Vice President Rory Gamble on Ford Chicago Investment Announcement

  “Ford’s investment announcement of 500 additional jobs and over $1 billion in plant investments is a testament to the quality and hard work of UAW Ford Members,” said Rory Gamble, Vice President of the UAW Ford Department. “Every day UAW Ford members head …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 7, 2019 - 15:22 GMT

  

  Joint Statement From UAW President Gary Jones and Unifor President Jerry Dias

  “As is our common practice, as Presidents of the UAW and Unifor we met with UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes last night for dinner, and again this morning, to discuss joint issues involving International Trade, International Unions and common issues …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 7, 2019 - 14:42 GMT

  

  Statement from UAW-FCA Vice President Cindy Estrada on FCA’s 2018 Profit-Sharing Announcement

  Because of their hard work, dedication and through collective bargaining UAW FCA members will receive an average profit share of $6,000. UAW members take great pride in building quality products that our customers want to buy. We look forward to working …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 6, 2019 - 19:01 GMT

  

  Statement from UAW Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Profit Sharing Announcement

  The UAW Membership makes the components for and builds the finest General Motors cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and vans in the world right here in the U.S.A. That is the driving force behind propelling GM to make $10.769 billion in net profits in the U.S. …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry
• Published on February 6, 2019 - 03:41 GMT

  

  Statement of UAW President Gary Jones Regarding Tonight’s State of the Union Speech

  “Tonight’s speech is an important reminder that there is much to do for the American worker and their families. UAW Local Presidents from Lordstown, OH Local 1112 and Warren, MI Local 909 are in House Chambers as symbolic reminders of the failure of trade …

  Distribution channels: Automotive Industry