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After 10 Days Holding the Line, UAW Local 2093 Members Lock In $30 by 2030 with Tentative Agreement at American Axle

After walking out on strike at midnight on June 1, UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle/Dauch Corporation have reached a tentative agreement with the company that secures the workers’ topline demand of $30 per hour by 2030 – a more than 36% increase to the top wage rate over four years – among other historic gains in a record contract at the Tier 1 parts supplier to G.M.

“Tonight, after 10 days on strike, I am proud to announce that UAW Local 2093 has reached a tentative agreement at American Axle,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “And tonight, after 18 years of sacrifice, these workers are finally winning back a big chunk of what was taken from them.”

In 2008, workers at American Axle took major sacrifices to save the facility from closure during the Great Recession. Many long-time workers who were making as much as $29 an hour in 2008 saw their wages slashed to $14.50. Legacy UAW members hired before May 31, 2012 – including those who went from $29 per hour in 2008 to $14 – will see an immediate $8 per hour increase on ratification. Workers also achieved gains in other core demands with more paid days off and without any concessions on their current health care costs, something the company insisted at the table couldn’t be done.

“Not only did they take care of the legacy people that were here and made the tough decisions back in 2008 to keep the place open, they took care of the people working there today,” said UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes. “They also took care of all the future generations that will come to work here in Three Rivers, Michigan, at American Axle.”

In the coming days, nearly 1,000 UAW Local 2093 members will fully review the tentative agreement before taking a vote on whether to ratify the deal.

“This contract will change lives in Three Rivers and across southwest Michigan,” said Josh Jager, UAW Local 2093 bargaining chair. “I am damn proud of this agreement, and I am damn proud to be a member of UAW Local 2093.”

Over the ten-day strike, UAW Local 2093 members attracted the interest and support of local community and political allies from across the state, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, State Senator Sean McCann, Three Rivers Mayor Angel Johnston, U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for Michigan Attorney General Eli Savit, among others.

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Summer 2026 Issue of Solidarity Magazine is Now Online!

The new Summer 2026 issue of Solidarity Magazine is now available. 

You can download it here, and share it with fellow UAW members.

In this issue:

  • Feature: UAW Members Win Big at VW
    Volkswagen members ratify historic first contract
  • It’s Our Turn!
    American Axle members fight for a strong contract
  • Momentum in Michigan
    Workers in the auto supply chain are organizing
  • Flying Higher in Aerospace
    800 workers at Woodward MPC unite with the UAW to win their fair share
  • Mercedes-Benz Takes the Low Road
    The UAW and Mercedes workers fight to put the company back on track
  • Collective Power on Campus
    Our latest organizing and contract victories in higher ed and beyond
  • And more!
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UAW Endorses Secretary Jocelyn Benson and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Races for Governor and U.S. Senate

Led by a member-elected board of the UAW’s Community Action Program (CAP) in Michigan, the UAW is proud to announce two endorsements for critical races for Governor and U.S. Senate.

For Governor of Michigan, the UAW is proud to endorse Secretary Jocelyn Benson.

Michigan’s 2026 Gubernatorial election is a critical race that sets us up for our May Day 2028 plans. More than ever, we need to elect a leader in Lansing that stands alongside the UAW against corporate interests – and we know what side Jocelyn Benson is on. As Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson has proved she’s not afraid to stand up against the most powerful billionaires in the name of working-class Michiganders across the state. UAW members need that kind of energy in Michigan’s Capitol.

For U.S. Senate, the UAW is proud to endorse Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

UAW members in Michigan want a fighter in Washington, D.C. who isn’t afraid to push forward a strong working-class agenda with moral clarity. Having never taken a dime from corporate PACs, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is someone we can trust to have our backs, including when we need it most – like come May Day 2028. From Medicare for All to banning stock buybacks, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is ready, eager, and well-equipped to move our core issues in the U.S. Senate.

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Schnellecke Logistics Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join the UAW

Workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted 2-1 in a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with UAW. The final vote count was 183-91. Schnellecke Logistics workers provide all materials handling for the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Chattanooga.

“Today history was made, and we are very grateful for this,” said Quincy Quarles, a Forklift Driver for Schnellecke Logistics.

Schnellecke workers began organizing their union after they saw the historic and life-changing contract won by VW workers earlier this year. They overcame a strong anti-union campaign from the company and outside anti-union consultants in the final weeks before the election.

Workers were motivated to organize their union due to a persistent lack of raises, disrespect and favoritism from management, and being forced to switch to lower-paying jobs.

“I’m so happy that we got our union voted in so we can have a better quality of life for workers in this company,” said David Minshew, East Dock Put Away Driver.

“Tonight, Schnellecke Logistics workers voted to join their brothers and sisters in UAW Local 42. They watched VW workers organize their union and win their first contract, and they decided they wanted that for themselves,” said UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith. “Workers at Schnellecke overcame an anti-union campaign to ensure they have a voice at work and get their fair share. I’m proud of them and proud to welcome them to the UAW. Who are we? U-A-W!”

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No Contract, No Axles: UAW Local 2093 Members at American Axle’s Three Rivers Plant Will Walk Out on Strike After Company Fails to Propose Fair Deal

With American Axle failing to offer a fair contract before the expiration deadline, UAW Local 2093 members are set to launch an unfair labor practice strike at the Three Rivers plant beginning at midnight. Workers will walk out at 12:01 A.M. and additional picket lines will launch at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, June 1. Media are invited to join UAW Local 2093 members outside the plant at 12:01 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.

WHO: UAW Local 2093 members from American Axle/Dauch

WHAT: Launch of strike

WHERE: 1 Manufacturing Way, Three Rivers, MI 49093

WHEN: Walkout Monday, June 1 at 12:01 A.M.; additional pickets at 6:00 A.M.

In 2008, workers at American Axle took major sacrifices to save the facility from closure during the Great Recession. Many long-time workers who were making as much as $29 an hour in 2008 saw their wages slashed to $14.50. Today, eighteen years later, workers are still yet to make up all that lost ground, with wages at American Axle currently topping out at $22 an hour after a five-year progression, with inflation-adjusted wages cut in half from their pre-2008 levels.

In the last decade, as a Tier 1 parts supplier to General Motors, American Axle has generated $8.4 billion in profits. Over that time, the company’s CEO has been paid $111 million, with the top five executives receiving nearly $231 million in compensation – while UAW members working at the Three Rivers plant struggle to afford basic needs, with some even forced to sleep in their cars.

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Countdown to Strike Deadline Begins as American Axle Workers Plan Livestream Announcement with UAW Leadership for Sunday Night

Ahead of a May 31 strike deadline at American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, UAW Local 2093 members are gearing up to walk out on strike after midnight Sunday night if the company continues to fail to put forth a fair deal. Earlier in May, nearly 1,000 workers at the critical General Motors supplier voted by 98% to authorize strike action, if necessary. In response, American Axle has threatened and intimidated members as they fight for a fair deal.

The UAW has filed several Unfair Labor Practice charges related to American Axle’s unlawful conduct. UAW Local 2093 members will not stand for retaliation, just as they will not stand for concessions. Ahead of Sunday’s midnight deadline, UAW Local 2093 is hosting a Livestream with UAW leadership to announce where things stand in contract negotiations with the company.

WHO: UAW Local 2093 at American Axle/Dauch Corporation, with UAW Leadership

WHAT: Announcement on status of negotiations ahead of strike deadline

WHERE: Livestream (YouTube//Facebook//Twitter/X)

WHEN: Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 P.M.

In 2008, workers at American Axle took major sacrifices to save the facility from closure during the Great Recession. Many long-time workers who were making as much as $29 an hour in 2008 saw their wages slashed to $14.50. Today, eighteen years later, workers are still yet to make up all that lost ground, with wages at American Axle currently topping out at $22 an hour after a five-year progression, with inflation-adjusted wages cut in half from their pre-2008 levels.

In the last decade, as a Tier 1 parts supplier to General Motors, American Axle has generated $8.4 billion in profits. Over that time, the company’s CEO has been paid $111 million, with the top five executives receiving nearly $231 million in compensation – while UAW members working at the Three Rivers plant struggle to afford basic needs, with some even forced to sleep in their cars.

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UAW Local 2093 Members at American Axle File Federal Unfair Labor Practice Charges

UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle (also known as Dauch Corporation) in Three Rivers, Michigan, filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) federal charges against the company for illegally threatening and intimidating union members organizing for a fair contract ahead of the expiration on May 31. Nearly 1,000 workers voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike earlier this month.

“Calling the police on your own dedicated workforce for holding union flyers isn’t just a violation of federal labor law – it’s a desperate attempt to bully workers into submission,” said UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes. “But that’s not going to work with UAW Local 2093 members. These workers are going to stay strong for a record contract.”

The federal labor charges follow an April 13 incident at the plant entrance, where management called local police to remove and escort off-duty employees who were distributing UAW literature, buttons and stickers. Management further threatened workers with termination and trespassing charges – actions that are in direct violation of Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which explicitly protects a worker’s right to organize.

“We are well-aware of our federally protected right to organize, speak out, and stand together, and we are going to exercise those rights all the way through,” said UAW Local 2093 Chairperson at American Axle, Josh Jagger. “We will not be intimidated by corporate bullies when we are the ones who spent years building this company back up.”

In 2008, workers at American Axle took major sacrifices to save the facility from closure during the Great Recession. Many long-time workers who were making as much as $29 an hour in 2008 saw their wages slashed to $14.50. Today, eighteen years later, workers are still yet to make up all that lost ground, with wages at American Axle currently topping out at $22 an hour after a five-year progression, with inflation-adjusted wages cut in half from their pre-2008 levels.

Meanwhile, in the last decade, as a Tier 1 parts supplier to General Motors, American Axle has generated $8.4 billion in profits. Over that time, the company’s CEO has been paid $111 million, with the top five executives receiving nearly $231 million in compensation – while UAW members working at the Three Rivers plant struggle to afford basic needs, with some even forced to sleep in their cars.

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UAW Members at Allison Off-Highway in Lafayette, Indiana, to Hold Strike Authorization Vote Ahead of Contract Deadline

Members of UAW Local 2317 who build drivetrains and custom gearing for Allison Off-Highway in Lafayette, Indiana will be holding a strike authorization vote and solidarity rally on Thursday, May 21st, ahead of their contract expiration on May 22nd. The workers are fighting for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), affordable healthcare, and fair wages at the multibillion-dollar supplier.

In a new video, members of UAW Local 2317 speak out about their fight for a fair contract. In January, Allison Transmission purchased the facility from Dana Incorporated for $2.7 billion. Allison has made $7.7 billion in profits over the past decade and has spent more than half of that on stock buybacks and dividends.

“Our hardworking members have generated massive value for this company,” said UAW Region 2B Director David Green. “If there’s money for Wall Street, there sure as hell is money for the workers that make the product day in and day out. The International UAW has Local 2317’s back every step of the way.”

“Allison is making a lot of money. So why aren’t we?” say Allison Off-Highway workers in a new video. “We’re fighting for our slice of the pie. A decent wage, cost of living adjustments, healthcare we can afford, and real job security. Our contract expires on May 22nd, and we’re ready to fight for what’s right.”

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UAW Endorses Eli Savit for Michigan Attorney General

The UAW has endorsed Eli Savit for Michigan Attorney General following a vote of the Michigan CAP General Board, backing Savit as a proven fighter who is unafraid to take on powerful corporate interests.

As Washtenaw County Prosecutor, Savit has built a record of standing up for workers and consumers. He created Michigan’s only Economic Justice Unit dedicated to cracking down on wage theft, protecting consumers, and holding corporations accountable when they cheat or exploit workers. He also led lawsuits against opioid companies that brought nearly $50 million back to the community to help tackle the opioid crisis.

As Attorney General, Savit has pledged to establish a statewide Workers’ Rights Unit focused on protecting workers from wage theft, exploitation, unsafe working conditions, and corporate abuse.

“Eli Savit doesn’t back down from corporate power — he fights for justice for the working class,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “While too many politicians talk about workers during election season and disappear afterward, Eli has actually gone after corporations that steal wages, rip off consumers, and poison communities. He’s proven he’ll use the law to hold powerful interests accountable.”

The endorsement highlights Savit’s longstanding commitment to economic justice and worker protection. In office, he has focused not only on prosecuting crime, but on holding corporations accountable when they exploit workers and consumers.

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UAW Members Call on Trump Administration to Save Iconic Ohio Plant from Being Offshored to China

The UAW is calling on the Trump Administration to intervene in the closure of an iconic brass instrument plant which is facing an imminent threat of offshoring to China, destroying 150 good union jobs in Ohio.

In a letter to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, UAW President Shawn Fain, UAW Region 2B Director David Green, and UAW Local 2359 President Robert Hines call on the Administration to include brass musical instruments under the broader Section 232 tariffs on copper imports.

“Workers in Eastlake, Ohio have produced brass musical instruments for over 60 years. They have done their jobs, producing world-class products, winning a union contract with family-sustaining wages, and building the company into America’s largest in the sector. Now, it is time for the federal government to do its job, by protecting our jobs, signaling to blue-collar workers across the country that their jobs will be safe too, and penalizing companies for attempting to offshore our jobs and decimate our communities,” write the UAW leaders. “The Commerce Department has the power to immediately halt the offshoring of jobs at Conn-Selmer by making the company, and its billionaire owner, pay a price for leaving Eastlake behind. Brass musical instruments must be included as derivate products within the scope of the section 232 tariffs on copper imports.”

In January – on what was supposed to be day one of the latest contract negotiations between Conn-Selmer and UAW Local 2359 members – the last, USA-made brass instrument brand, informed workers that it is shutting down its Ohio facility and offshoring almost all its Eastlake operations overseas to China.

Decades of an Ohio mainstay and 150 good, union jobs suddenly became on the chopping block because billionaire hedge fund owner John Paulson decided to lead with corporate greed over preserving an American institution – and American manufacturing.

Read the full letter here.

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