VTNA, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement; Virginia Strike Ends
Volvo Trucks North America announced the company and the United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement April 30 on the terms of a new five-year contract that would cover approximately 2,900 employees at the New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va.
April 30, 2021UAW Strikes VTNA’s New River Valley Plant
Volvo Trucks North America on April 19 announced the United Auto Workers has called a strike at its New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va.
NLRB Finds Elon Musk Tweet Violated Labor Law
DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.
March 26, 2021UAW Agrees to Independent Monitor, Voting Changes After Corruption Probe
DETROIT — An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers’ finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office.
GM Alleges Fiat Chrysler Spent Millions to Bribe UAW Leaders
General Motors is asking a federal judge to reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler based on new allegations that FCA bribed union and GM officials.
Some Fiat Chrysler Workers Walk Out Over COVID-19 Fears
Seventeen Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV employees in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant’s paint shop stopped working over concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, though production continues, the automaker confirmed March 16.
Ex-UAW President Gary Jones Charged With Corruption
DETROIT — Prosecutors on March 5 charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million.
Fiat Chrysler, UAW Reach Tentative Deal on Contract
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler reached a tentative agreement Nov. 30 on a new four-year contract, which includes $9 billion in investments but still needs final approval from workers.
UAW President Gary Jones Steps Down as GM Sues Rival Alleging Union Bribery
DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Gary Jones abruptly resigned Nov. 20, capping a tumultuous day that saw union leaders move to oust him and General Motors accusing rival Fiat Chrysler in a lawsuit of bribing union officials to get more favorable contract terms from UAW.
Strike Possible as UAW Opens Talks With Fiat Chrysler
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union has begun to focus bargaining on Fiat Chrysler, raising the possibility of another strike against a Detroit automaker.