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UAW ends strike against Stellantis
The Stellantis deal is similar to the United Auto Workers agreement with Ford, raising autoworkers’ base wages 25% over four-and-a-half years.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Keurig Dr Pepper to invest $100M in South Carolina coffee facility
The project is slated to be completed by 2027 and aims to help the beverage giant expand its roasting and manufacturing capabilities.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike
General Motors and Stellantis autoworkers could also receive significant raises if the union pressures them to meet or exceed Ford’s latest offer to raise top wages by more than 30% over the next four years.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Stellar Snacks to establish $137M facility in Kentucky
The pretzel and snack maker is expected to begin production in the second half of 2024.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 26, 2023 -
GM assembly plant in Texas shuts down after 5,000 UAW members strike
The strike at the automaker’s largest plant stopped production of its full-size SUVs.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023 -
International Paper’s closures, production halts to impact 900 employees
Shutdowns at the company's Florida, North Carolina and Texas sites will cut production by 1.3 million tons per year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 24, 2023 -
UAW expands strike to Stellantis’ biggest US factory
After calling the automaker’s current offer the “worst proposal on the table,” 6,800 workers from the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan walked off the job.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2023 -
GM makes ‘record offer’ to UAW as it looks to end strike
If the deal is ratified, some union autoworkers will see general wages increase to $40.39 per hour by 2027.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 20, 2023 -
Stellantis announces more layoffs in Ohio due to UAW strike
The strike is having a ripple effect on the automaker’s manufacturing operations since its Toledo Assembly Complex was one of the first Big Three plants targeted by the UAW last month.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 20, 2023 -
Daikin Industries to pay $100K to settle race-based discrimination at Virginia plant
The HVAC maker reached an agreement with the Labor Department after allegations it discriminated against 98 Black applicants at the facility.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 20, 2023 -
Ford furloughs 150 more workers at Michigan plant
The automaker blamed the United Auto Workers strike for the temporary layoffs at the Sterling Axle facility.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 19, 2023 -
DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period
Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,068 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Ford furloughs over 800 at 2 Michigan plants
The automaker also curbed production of its F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck due to supply chain disruptions and delivery delays.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Meat snack manufacturer fined $140K for child labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working in factories.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023 -
OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company
The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023 -
Ford executive chair warns of economic collapse if strikes continue
Bill Ford warned that the current strike at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant “will have a major impact on the American economy” and devastate local communities.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2023 -
GM, Unifor ratify 3-year labor deal for autoworkers in Canada
GM autoworkers with one to two years of seniority will get a 63% to 73% hourly wage increase over the life of the agreement, while Unifor members at the top of the pay scale will get raises up to 25%.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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Smithfield to close North Carolina pork processing plant
The company informed plant employees of the closure in June, with layoffs to begin in late December.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023 -
W.R. Grace to close Oregon facility, lay off 95 workers
Plant employees were informed of the closure in June, with layoffs to begin in late December.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 13, 2023 -
8,700 UAW members strike Ford truck plant in Kentucky
The walkout shut down the automaker's largest plant, with the company warning it could impact a dozen other Ford operations and more suppliers.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure
The move follows the company's announcement it would close four sites in the rural towns Dexter and Noel, where it is the largest employer.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023 -
GM, Ford, Stellantis furlough 800 more workers due to UAW strike
The three automakers have temporarily laid off a combined 4,805 workers since the strike began last month.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 11, 2023 -
How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations
The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier manufacturers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike
More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off personnel by mid-October, according to a new survey.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023