The Latest Breaking News from Shawn Fain

Biden joins Michigan picket line to show support for striking autoworkers

US president’s address to union members comes a day before Trump is also set to visit the state and speak to workers.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

The UAW leader fighting to defend autoworkers from ‘corporate greed’

Shawn Fain, who started work as an electrician for Chrysler in 1994, vowed to reform the union and take the fight to bosses

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2023

Biden, Trump visit Michigan in battle for union vote - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, in separate appearances, are each seeking striking union members’ support.

Roll Call · Sep 26, 2023

Christianity Inspires UAW President As Strike Grows Across 38 Locations

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

Zenger · Sep 22, 2023

US auto workers expand their strike to dozens of GM, Stellantis sites

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…

France 24 · Sep 22, 2023

The UAW Strike Could Get Nasty: Use Friday’s Unusual Options Activity to Profit

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.

Barchart · Sep 22, 2023

The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union's walkouts

The United Auto Workers’ strike is getting bigger

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

UAW hits Tim Scott with labour complaint after he suggests striking auto workers should be fired

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

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

UAW strike spreads to GM, Stellantis parts sites in Bolingbrook, Naperville

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023

US auto workers strike escalates as UAW president calls on 38 more plants to join

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

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023