DETROIT – The UAW issued the following statement in response to Gov. Rick Snyder’s announcement on March 1 to appoint an emergency financial manager for Michigan’s largest city: “The governor’s announcement last week of his planned appointment of an emergency financial manager for Detroit was disheartening to say the least. Frankly, it is further evidence
DETROIT – The UAW congratulates Lon Johnson on his election as chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP). The UAW is committed to building a stronger party that reflects our values and diversity to win Democratic victories for Michigan’s working families by building a broad, large coalition across the state and across many constituencies. The
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
Actions from Michigan to Texas bring unionized and non-union workers together to deliver message: ‘Flex-N-Gate can afford to do better’ Workers in five states are calling on Flex-N-Gate Corp. — one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing automotive suppliers — to invest in its U.S. workforce by improving safety, paying livable wages and putting an
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