News
08.03.2009
Tell Senate to fund cash-for-clunkers before they leave town
The "cash-for-clunkers" program has been such a huge success that it's running out of money. The House voted to provide new funding, but the Senate still needs to act.
06.26.2009
Your calls helped
Pressure from UAW members helped make the fleet modernization program law.
06.19.2009
Rules for "cash for clunkers" program
The rules of the fleet modernization program in detail.
06.01.2009
UAW sets the record straight on sacrifices made by active and retired members
Concessions by UAW active and retired members will save General Motors billions of dollars and are a critical component of efforts to restore its long-term economic viability.
05.06.2009
UAW applauds fleet modernization bill
The agreement between the White House and congressional leaders on a fleet modernization bill is "a step forward for the U.S. auto industry," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says.
04.20.2009
Tell the President: Stand up for American auto workers
It's time to once again stand up for active and retired U.S. auto workers to make sure their interests are protected in the ongoing auto negotiations.
01.05.2009
Change policies to aid American auto industry
Changes in policies are needed if the U.S. auto industry is to rebound and help lead the nation out of tough economic times, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says.
12.19.2008
UAW applauds auto loans, but says workers singled out for unfair conditions
The UAW appreciates the emergency action taken to help America's auto companies, but is disappointed the administration added unfair conditions singling out workers.
The UAW appreciates the positive statement released by the White House saying it will consider use of the Troubled Asset Relief Program to assist the auto industry.
12.11.2008
UAW applauds bipartisan House vote on bridge loans
The UAW commended the House for taking responsible action by passing bridge loans for the U.S. auto industry; says Senate must act now.
12.10.2008
UAW backs bipartisan plan for emergency bridge loans to U.S. auto industry
The UAW strongly supports the bipartisan compromise to provide emergency bridge loans to the U.S. auto industry, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said.
12.06.2008
3.3 million jobs could be lost
When giants fall: More than 3 million jobs will be lost if U.S. automakers collapse, according to a new study by the Economic Policy Institute.
12.06.2008
A 'devastating blow for African Americans'
A meltdown in the automotive sector would be especially damaging for African Americans, in both the number and quality of jobs at stake.
12.04.2008
UAW ads ask Congress for fairness
Television ads that are playing in the nation's capitol ask Congress to give Main Street the same consideration as Wall Street.
12.04.2008
Congress needs to act on bridge loans
The automakers have detailed their plans; UAW members have planned concessions. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says it's time for Congress to protect Main Street.
12.03.2008
UAW leaders agree to more sacrifices
UAW's Chrysler, Ford and General Motors Councils delegates agree to more sacrifices to help the industry.
12.03.2008
News conference videos
Video from today's news conference about possible changes UAW members could make in their contracts with the Big 3 automakers.
12.01.2008
'Mathematically and intellectually dishonest'
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann destroys the $70 per hour autoworker pay myth in this video.
11.25.2008
'Wildly misleading'
That's what Jonathan Cohn, a senior editor for The New Republic, says about those who say autoworkers at domestic automakers earn $70 per hour. He debunks the myth.
11.25.2008
Senator didn't oppose tax giveaways to foreign automakers
Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos Jr. says U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., a critic of bridge loans for American automakers, didn't oppose multi-million-dollar tax giveaways to foreign automakers in his home state.
11.21.2008
Auto Matters
Rep. Barney Frank says in an interview with National Public Radio that Congress should not help force companies into bankruptcy so they can get out of union contracts.
11.20.2008
Videos of UAW news conference on auto crisis
Forgotten in the discussion of possible auto company bankruptcies are the retirees and surviving spouses, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said at a news conference. Transcript pdf 21 KB)
11.18.2008
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11.18.2008
Some perspective
Here's what people inside and outside the auto industry are saying about the crisis.
11.17.2008
Think the auto industry doesn't matter to you?
Watch this video to learn how you could be affected if the auto companies are allowed to fail.
11.14.2008
Main Street's engine
Ron Gettelfinger writes about Main Street's engine in the Washington Post.
11.13.2008
GM: Tick, tick, Tick ...
A former auto industry executive explains the dire consequences of standing by as automakers fail.
11.12.2008
UAW, allies in Washington working to protect our jobs
The importance of having elected officials who share our view that protecting Main Street is important was made clear this week.
11.06.2008
UAW says meetings with Pelosi and Reid are constructive; calls for immediate steps to aid auto industry
UAW has productive meetings with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
