In a message from UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada and the 2015 UAW-GM National Negotiating Team, the UAW confirmed that they had extended this year’s contract deadline with General Motors. The full statement as it appeared on the UAW’s Facebook page: A Message from UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada and your 2015 GM National Bargaining Committee As you are aware, the four-year contract we have with General Motors expires at midnight Monday, September 14, 2015. This is to advise that the International Union, UAW and General Motors Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the 2011 National Agreement, ...
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“Today’s higher than forecasted earnings announcement once again shows that the hard work and sacrifices of UAW members during the tough economic times have led to a much brighter future for General Motors. This once again demonstrates that when we work together, we win together.” – Vice President Estrada
UAW Local 2250 members have something to be very proud of: the General Motors Wentzville, Missouri plant workers build 2015 Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. The award was announced this week and it recognizes the best “all-new or significantly updated trucks and vans for the upcoming model year.” It competed against nine other vehicles and was the hands down winner. UAW Local 2250 Chairman Mike Bullock notes, “Our members are very proud of this vehicle. We’re moving to add a third shift and probably another thousand jobs as sales of the Colorado increase. This is good for everyone and ...
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LAKE ORION, Mich. — Following misleading comments by Terry Lynn Land’s campaign that said she supported federal help for General Motors and Chrysler during the auto crisis, the UAW released the following statement: “Unlike Gary Peters, Terry Lynn Land did not stand with Michigan autoworkers when General Motors and Chrysler faced liquidation,” said Lou Rocha, president of UAW Local 5960, which represents workers at the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant. “On more than one occasion she demeaned General Motors and UAW workers by using the term ‘Government Motors.’ Land supported Mitt Romney, who would have let Detroit die, and is ...
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WENTZVILLE, Mo. – General Motors will add a third shift at its Wentzville Assembly plant, creating an estimated 750 new jobs, to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. Dealers have ordered nearly 30,000 Colorados, which is very high for early orders. With the midsize trucks, Chevrolet and GMC offer the broadest truck portfolio in the business. No other manufacturer is positioned to offer all truck customers the right truck to meet their varied needs. To provide Colorado and Canyon customers with an even greater level of choices, Chevrolet ...
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Spring Hill, Tenn. – Today, in a victory for Tennessee’s workers and families, UAW International and Local 1853 joined with executives from General Motors to announce the Cadillac SRX as one of two future mid-size vehicles set for manufacturing at the Spring Hill plant, as well as a $191 million investment at the Spring Hill Complex for a new Small Gas Engine (SGE) program. Today’s news means that GM will retain 415 jobs at the Spring Hill facility. UAW Vice President, Cindy Estrada “GM’s investment today is a huge testament to their confidence in Spring Hill’s workers, and is a ...
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