The Latest Breaking News from Shawn Fain

The United Auto Workers union is ramping up its strike against General Motors and Stellantis – the global company that makes Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles – and getting closer to a deal with Ford.

UAW President Shawn Fain combines faith and labor activism as strike expands nationwide

After beginning a strike one week ago, the United Auto Workers union has increased the number of plants affected by industrial action. Until now, workers have been striking at three sites, one each for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. UAW leader Shawn Fain says that will be increased to 38…

The UAW strike spread to 5,600 more workers on Friday as they walked off the job at 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states. In midday trading, investors are taking it all in stride.

The United Auto Workers’ strike is getting bigger

Union president calls remarks ‘another example of how the employer class abuses the working class’

The union is pointing to the companies’ huge recent profits as it seeks wage increases of 36% over four years.

UAW President Shawn Fain said Friday morning there has been some "real progress" at Ford on contract negotiations.

Shawn Fain announces additional strikes as contract talks remain far apart on economic issues, and invites Biden to join picket line

It should soon become clear whether the strike by auto workers against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is going to grow

Republicans believe they stand to gain from the dispute but there is a divide between sympathy and disdain for the workers