DETROIT – After President Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday, UAW President Bob King issued the following statement: “President Obama’s address outlined a comprehensive blueprint that focused on rebuilding the foundation of the American economy – working people, who need good jobs to keep our economy strong,” said King. “The President’s proposal
UAW members and nonunion workers will rally at seven plants operated by auto parts maker Flex-N-Gate Corp. on Feb. 13. The demonstrations, to be held simultaneously in five states, were organized to shine a light on the company’s treatment of workers at its nonunion facilities and in support of workers bargaining for new contracts. The
On Wed., Feb. 13, UAW members will be out in force to show their solidarity with workers at Flex-N-Gate plants around the country. Every day, non-union workers at Flex-N-Gate Corp. – a major supplier of parts to the automakers – suffer humiliation and bad treatment from their bosses. They’re exposed to life-threatening hazards. Their pay
LANSING, Mich. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and a coalition of labor unions asked a judge today to strike down the recently passed right-to-work law because it was enacted while the public was locked out of the Capitol in violation of the Open Meetings Act, the First Amendment, and the Michigan Constitution. The
BRIGHTON, Mich. — When questioned by the press today after a speech to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce in Livingston County, Gov. Rick Snyder admitted that he has no data to support the Michigan job creation claims touted by “right to work” advocates. “Finally we have an admission from Snyder of what we’ve
DETROIT – “Last fall, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis wrote a Labor Day message to UAW members and their families. The holiday held a special meaning to her, and she praised our members and thanked them for their commitment, talent, hard work and service to this country. She commended the UAW for its active involvement