United Auto Workers

UAW Chief: Unions Seek Mich.’Right-To-Work’ Ban

United Auto Workers President Bob King said Thursday that a coalition of unions will push for an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that bars so-called “right-to-work” legislation outlawing contracts that require employees to join unions.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/02

Chrysler Group Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Local Chrysler Union Backs New Labor Agreement

A Detroit-area union is supporting a new labor contract with Chrysler Group, giving the agreement a boost after “no” votes at other key locals.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/22

Ford UAW Vote Appears To Be Passing

Thanks to big, positive votes at locals in Dearborn and Flat Rock, the deal — which was going down in defeat last week — now leads with a 58- to 42-percent margin.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/17

UAW Chrysler Reach Tentative Agreement

Chrysler Group LLC and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement on a new national labor contract, covering approximately 26,000 represented employees. The agreement is subject to UAW member ratification.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/12

GM CEO Dan Akerson and UAW President Bob King Open Talks

GM, UAW Optimistic As Labor Talks Begin

General Motors and the UAW opening contract talks today with a vow that they will be able to work through differences, and get a deal that rewards workers, while keeping the company competitive.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/27

The crowd at the Grand Hotel Theater listens to the opening sessions of the Mackinac Policy Conference

UAW’s King: Reject Political Extremism

In the only speech from a labor leader scheduled for the Mackinac Policy Conference, UAW president Bob King urged business owners and executives to reject political extremism.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/01

UAW Vice Pres: Unions Need To Stand Up, Stop Corporation ‘Free Rides’

As the budget process continues in cities all over Michigan with fears of emergency financial managers in some of them, some unions are taking a stand.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/07

UAW To Hold Contract Bargaining Convention

The United Auto Workers will hold a meeting in Detroit next week to lay the groundwork for upcoming contract talks.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/03/16

Pelosi To UAW: Dems Are “Coming Back”

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a message for the more than one thousand United Auto Workers Union delegates at a legislative conference in Washington, D.C.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/01/20