The agreement came on the 44th day of the strike. UAW still on strike at GM. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced October 28 that it has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis. It is the second tentative agreement the union has reached in bargaining with the Big Three Detroit vehicle manufacturers. As CollisionWeek reported […]
Nearly 7,000 Autoworkers at Stellantis Ram Truck Plant Join the UAW Strike
Over 40,000 now on strike. Stellantis cancels plans to attend SEMA, LA Auto Show. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today that 6,800 union members at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. joined the union’s strike, shutting down production at Stellantis’ largest plant. The workers who make Stellantis’ RAM 1500 […]
Cruise, GM and Honda to Bring Driverless Ridehail Service to Japan
Cruise, alongside GM and Honda, has entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture (JV) to provide driverless ridehail service in Japan starting in early 2026. “There is an important and growing societal need for safe and accessible transportation in Japan that autonomous vehicles can provide a solution for,” said Cruise […]
Boyd Group Says UAW Strike Hasn’t Impacted its Parts Supply to Date But Cautions Long Strike Could Cause Disruptions
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) yesterday commented on the potential impact of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor strike. “To date, the Strike has not impacted our ability to source parts required to complete collision repairs; however, should the Strike continue for an extended period of time, it is possible that parts supply from […]
UAW Reported to Expand Strikes to GM and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers Today
As CollisionWeek was going to press, Reuters reported that United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fein announced that the union will expand its strike today to include General Motors and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across the U.S. The UAW is reported to have made progress in its negotiations with Ford and will not expand […]
Fitch Ratings Says US Vehicle Manufacturers Have Enough Liquidity to Withstand Extended UAW Strikes
While the ratings agency believes both manufacturers and the union want to resolve the strike quickly, the gap between compensation offers and union demands will make that difficult. U.S. vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) have sufficient liquidity for their ratings to withstand an extended strike by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), according to Fitch Ratings. […]
UAW Strike Targets Production of Detroit Three Popular Vehicles
The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three vehicle manufacturers, Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, failed to reach agreements on new labor contracts by the midnight deadline last night to avoid a strike. As a result, the UAW began a limited set of walkouts targeting a manufacturing plant at each of the three […]
GM’s John Eck Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced John Eck, head of Product, Accident Assistance, General Motors Global Strategy & Innovation Future Digital Products, has joined its Board of Directors. “The Foundation is thrilled to have John join our Board of Directors,” shares CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “His vast array of industry experience is certain […]
UAW Members Authorize Strike Against Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers if Contract Negotiations Fail
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced today that the union’s strike authorization vote passed with near universal approval from the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Final votes are still being tabulated, but the current combined average across the Big Three was 97% in favor of strike authorization. The vote […]
Next Collision Repair Industry Supply Chain Disruption Could be Less than Month Away as UAW/Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers Contract Deadline Looms
Contract talks are continuing between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit, Mich.-based vehicle manufacturers- GM, Ford and Stellantis. The current UAW contract expires in less than one month on Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. In a statement, President Biden called on the UAW and vehicle manufacturers to come together to reach an agreement. […]
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