BMW workers at the distribution center in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, have voted more than 2-to-1 to ratify a new contract securing raises of up to 33% and ending the two-tier wage system over the life of the agreement. According to the union, the agreement also introduces major improvements to policies on time off, uniforms, overtime […]
UAW Members Authorize Strike at BMW Parts Distribution Center in Pennsylvania
On Saturday, June 8, workers at BMW’s Regional Distribution Center in Nazareth, Pa., voted by 99% to authorize a strike if necessary. The contract covers warehouse workers and expires on June 30. The more than 850,000-square-foot facility opened in 2008 to provide automotive and motorcycle spare parts as well as accessory and lifestyle items for […]
GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
Union has now reached tentative agreements with all three Detroit-based vehicle manufacturers allowing workers to return to their jobs during the ratification process. Yesterday, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with General Motors to end the strike that began September 15. GM workers will return to work while the agreement goes through the ratification process, […]
UAW Reaches a Tentative Agreement with Stellantis
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 […]
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Ford Motor Company
The UAW has announced a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company after 41 days on strike. The strike continues at Stellantis and GM. In a video address by UAW President Shawn Fain and UAW Vice President Chuck Browning, the union leaders gave some details of the agreement, while outlining next steps in the ratification process. […]
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 […]
Vehicle Suppliers Continue to Increase Layoffs Due to UAW Strike
Up to 70% of vehicle suppliers expect some layoffs if the strike continues through October. The most recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers reveals the impact on the vehicle supply base from the ongoing strike between the UAW and Detroit’s Big Three manufacturers. The survey, collected from October 9 – 11, 2023, revealed: Layoffs […]
MEMA Survey Reveals Supplier Base Feeling Impact of UAW Strike
Vehicle suppliers indicate growing layoffs and concern for sub-supplier financial viability. Border disruption further exacerbates supply chain issues. MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers surveyed its members on the impact of the UAW strike against the Detroit Three. According to the association, vehicle suppliers employ over 900,000 workers, over six times more than the 146,000 UAW Detroit […]
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 […]
Vehicle Suppliers Association Calls on Biden Administration to Support Industry During UAW Strike
In a recent letter to the Biden Administration, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, emphasized the critical role and interdependence of vehicle suppliers in the country’s automotive manufacturing landscape. MEMA also highlighted the impact the ongoing contract discussions between the UAW and the Detroit 3 automakers will have on the supplier community. MEMA is working directly […]