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With a few holdouts, Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support

Militant UAW, Trump-curious Teamsters only unions withholding support from Harris

The Independent UK

Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors

Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company that supplies seats for the vehicles

The Independent UK

Unions who think Republicans are warming to labor rights are getting played

The Teamsters president took a gamble and accepted Trump’s invitation to speak at the Republican convention – it backfired

The Guardian - US

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Trump Makes False Claims About Auto Industry In Speech

Trump's false claims targeting autoworkers and the UAW president draw criticism, industry experts refute allegations.

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J.D. Vance Is Anti-EV. That's A Big Win For China

Vance and Trump want to roll back EV tax credits, all but guaranteeing that China leaves American automakers in the dust.

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Teamsters union president calls Trump ‘tough SOB’ in unprecedented speech at Republican convention

Sean O’Brien thanks ex-president for ‘opening RNC’s doors’, breaking with most major unions who have backed Biden

The Guardian - US

UAW President Urges Democrats To Face Reality Ahead Of Election

UAW President Shawn Fain calls for unity within the Democratic Party to combat challenges and learn from past mistakes.

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UAW President Shawn Fain Expresses Concerns About Biden's Electability

UAW leaders express concerns about Biden's chances against Trump but maintain support. Biden seeks labor community backing.

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White House awards funds to convert old plants to EV and hybrid sites - Roll Call

The White House will provide $1.7 billion to convert old auto manufacturing and assembly facilities to make electric vehicles.

Roll Call

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Today on Critical Materials: Average EV price dips below Tesla, Tesla's Q2 bloodbath won't stop investors, and a global auto union speaks on EV job losses.

InsideEVs

Watchdog investigates UAW president Shawn Fain, accuses union of being uncooperative

United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain is under investigation by a court-appointed watchdog who has been working to stamp out corruption at the union in wake of its stunning bribery and embezzlement scandal several years ago

The Independent UK

UC Student Assistants, Striking Over Response to Gaza Protests, Say It Is Time to Negotiate

The union says that following a string of wins by campus unions nationwide, the university may fear losing at the table in the current fight over use of police and sanctions to quell protests.

Capital & Main

UAW seeks new election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama after losing vote

United Auto Workers filed petition Friday, accusing company of ‘relentless’ campaign including firings and captive-audience meetings

The Guardian - US

UAW files objection to Mercedes vote, accuses company of intimidating workers

The United Auto Workers on Friday accused Mercedes of interfering in last week's union election at two Alabama factories

The Independent UK

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United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states

A majority of the workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rejected an opportunity to join the United Auto Workers union in an election that concluded on May 17, 2024.

The Guardian - US

Blow to UAW as Mercedes workers in Alabama vote against unionization

Workers in Tuscaloosa vote against bid to unionize, as UAW president Shawn Fain hails impact of campaign despite defeat

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Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up.

The Guardian - US

Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters

Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz

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The Independent UK

BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes

The official count was announced on Friday afternoon

International Business Times

Mercedes In Alabama To Learn If They Will Join US Union

Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama business are expected to learn Friday if they will shift into a union shop, following a contentious federally-administered election.

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UAW Influence Tested In Alabama Mercedes-Benz Factory Union Vote

The UAW's efforts to unionize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama spark debate on labor relations and industry impact.

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UAW Faces Crucial Vote At Mercedes-Benz Factories In Alabama

The UAW faces a critical unionization vote at Mercedes plants in Alabama, impacting future organizing efforts in the automotive industry.

The Independent UK

UAW's push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at 2 Mercedes plants in Alabama

The United Auto Workers union faces the latest test of its ambitious plan to unionize auto plants in the historically nonunion South when a vote ends at two Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama

InsideEVs

Tariffs Aren't Going To Fix This

One critic says that we're seeing an "astonishing loss of nerve" among automakers and policymakers as China speeds ahead on EVs.

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Auto Workers Union Aims For Victory At Mercedes Alabama Plant

The UAW is fighting for better working conditions, fair pay, and benefits for workers at the Mercedes plant in Alabama.

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