United Auto Workers.
American labor union
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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AOC's potential presidential candidacy is discussed, while UAW leader Shawn Fain addresses White House plans.Some support1 report
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Workers from the UAW marched around Harvard and MIT amid academic strikes and political attacks.Some support1 report
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UAW cited the UC strike as precedent and sought financial settlements from Harvard University.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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UAW efforts to organize workers in the Southern United States are encountering difficulties.Some support1 report
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Unions are challenging government monitoring of immigrant speech by DHS.Some support1 report
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UAW led a strike against big three automakers, while union president Shawn Fain clashed with a monitor and cited upcoming 2027 negotiations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Shawn Fain was reelected as the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on October 1, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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UAW negotiated a contract with American Axle, involving Shawn Fain as the union president, regarding the company's plant in Michigan.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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UAW organizer Raymond L. Jensen Jr. and Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker, were involved in a nomination in Detroit.Some support9 reports3 developments inside
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Rising antisemitism and opposition to Israel.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The United Auto Workers held a union election in Detroit, where a candidate won despite low turnout, leading to a lawsuit.Some support1 report
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UAW is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Nexteer Automotive.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) pioneered a pattern bargaining strategy in New York.Some support2 reports
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Postdocs are utilizing the United Auto Workers structure to negotiate with New York University.Some support1 report
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Government workers face GOP investigations over dues usage amid high union approval ratings.Some support1 report
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) successfully organized a plant in Chattanooga.Some support1 report
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Coalition plaintiffs, including the United Auto Workers, challenged the student visa rule.Some support1 report
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The Ford company opposed unionization efforts.Some support1 report
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UAW represents the striking NDS workers, who are facing felony cases in Detroit courts.Some support1 report
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UAW, led by Shawn Fain, is engaged in collective bargaining discussions concerning job security and profits.Some support2 reports
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A group supporting a candidate has been identified, involving entities including Congress and the United Auto Workers.Some support1 report
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The National Labor Relations Board affords protection under its jurisdiction for unionized employees of Commercial National Financial Corporation in Pennsylvania.Some support5 reports
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UAW is participating in a security pilot program at Ford Motor Company, with company statements published in the Detroit Free Press.Some support1 report
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A committee is investigating the financial records and spending of the United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers.Some support2 reports
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Staff filed for a union election at the Eric Carle Museum, supported by the United Auto Workers, and filed with the NLRB.Some support1 report
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A fatal accident occurred at a Stellantis facility in Macomb County.Some support1 report
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Stellantis is maintaining a parts facility in Center Line, while MSHA and UAW investigate a workplace accident. Stellantis has also relocated Mopar operations to Auburn Hills.Some support3 reports
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Shawn Fain is accused of leading the organization through a period rife with corruption.Some support1 report
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Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation in Ohio concerning the US auto industry, which received support from the United Auto Workers.Some support1 report
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UAW operates within market limits set by Ford.Some support1 report
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In 2015, Jay Nixon served as Missouri's governor, facing criticism regarding his campaign funding, which included a large contribution from the United Auto Workers.Some support1 report
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Layoffs are impacting UAW members as operations move from Terre Haute, Vigo County, to a plant in Hamilton, Ohio.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mayor addresses plant closure issues in Vigo County, with the United Auto Workers involved in coordination.Some support1 report
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GM's operations in Detroit are facing strategic shifts, marked by the introduction of FANUC automation and the resulting pushback from the UAW, while academic experts analyze the industry's future.Some support2 reports
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) passed resolutions on July 2nd regarding its stance on actions in Gaza and divestment from Israel.Some support3 reports
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UAW is pushing for TA4 ratification at the Nexteer plant located in Saginaw.Some support1 report
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RGB meetings were held at Hostos Community College in NYC, resulting in board appointments from organizations including the United Auto Workers and N.Y. Community Trust.Some support1 report
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The United Auto Workers are negotiating contracts with the Big Three automakers regarding how AI is affecting productivity versus wages.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit has been filed regarding alleged competitive advantages gained by a union, which is now seeking policy to place employees on corporate boards.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump is scheduled to visit a Mack Trucks facility in Dearborn, while a UAW worker is nominated for presidency.Some support1 report
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UAW model referenced as successful blueprint for labor negotiations, utilizing resources like Harvard Law School, within the context of US government obligations to Guam.Some support1 report
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UAW workers at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit are involved in contract negotiations, with FANUC supplying cobots and a professor advising on language.Some support1 report
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The United Steelworkers won representation and the United Auto Workers unionized graduate employees in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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The UAW was the representative in Massachusetts, and laws are currently spreading from Massachusetts to Illinois.Some support1 report
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United Auto Workers are negotiating USMCA terms and demanding inclusion in updated trade pacts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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UAW bureaucracy is seeking a sellout agreement regarding the ongoing negotiations.Some support1 report
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Henry Ford Hospital acquired Ascension Genesys to expand operations, operating in the shadow of UAW's labor history.Some support1 report
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What's reaching United Auto Workers
Events traced to United Auto Workers, step by step, newest first- Mack's declining orders may pressure United Auto Workers' workforceMack's declining orders may pressure United Auto Workers' workforcePossible
- GM's Q3 earnings may shape United Auto Workers' negotiation strategyGM's mixed Q3 earnings could influence the United Auto Workers' negotiation leverage.Likely
- How will the rank-and-file opposition and rival candidates affect the United Auto Workers?Rank-and-file opposition challenges incumbent leadership of the UAWReported
Around United Auto Workers this week
News at the entities that move United Auto Workers most-
General Motors OperationalTerence Collins, a financial analyst at General Motors, was noted, alongside details regarding the structure of the Michigan education system.Moves United Auto Workers
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Ford StructuralToyota and Ford are investing heavily in US production, with Toyota planning to build the KEI-01 in Indiana.Moves United Auto Workers
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Stellantis OperationalDSAT, a joint venture, has been established in Wuhan.Moves United Auto Workers
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Ford Motor Company StructuralFord Motor Company hired John Holman to lead a new racing project, starting the Total Performance era in Dearborn.Moves United Auto Workers
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Deere & Company OperationalDeere & Company is closing its Hagie sprayer plant in Clarion and moving sugar cane harvester production to Catalão.Moves United Auto Workers
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International OperationalUS segment performance improved in Alaska as of November 1, 2026.Moves United Auto Workers
Connections
The 40 strongest of 89, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Shawn Fain Structural
Shawn Fain holds the formal leadership position of President within the United Auto Workers union.
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General Motors Operational
The UAW and General Motors are engaged in ongoing conflict and negotiation regarding labor practices and strategic decisions.
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Jensen Structural
Jensen holds the functional role of a UAW Region 9 organizer and senior official.
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Ford Structural
The UAW functions as a powerful labor body whose scope and influence are defined by the operational realities and market limits of Ford.
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Stellantis Operational
The UAW actively engages with Stellantis through labor negotiations and workplace incident investigations.
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American Axle Structural
UAW functions as the collective bargaining representative for the workforce employed at American Axle.
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Ford Motor Company Structural
UAW is involved in Ford Motor Company's internal operational programs, such as security pilot programs.
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Neil Barofsky Structural
Neil Barofsky was formally appointed to oversee the finances and operations of the United Auto Workers following a corruption scandal.
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Lehman Operational
Lehman is a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers union.
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Dan Schwartz Structural
Dan Schwartz serves as the President of UAW Local 1005, establishing a formal leadership role within the union.
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Jenner & Block Transactional
Jenner & Block provided monitorship services to the United Auto Workers, resulting in a bill exceeding $25 million.
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Mack Trucks Structural
UAW serves as the recognized labor union representing the employees of Mack Trucks.
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Nexteer Automotive Operational
The United Auto Workers actively negotiates and pushes for contract ratification with Nexteer Automotive.
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Harvard University Operational
The United Auto Workers previously exerted influence over Harvard University's labor actions, specifically preventing strikes.
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City of New York Structural
The UAW influences the City of New York's governance and leadership structure through appointments and political support.
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Jay Nixon Transactional
UAW made a specific financial contribution of $50,000 to Jay Nixon's political campaign in 2015.
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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Transactional
UAW provided support for the union election of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art staff.
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Deere & Company Operational
The relationship involves active collective bargaining between the union and the company regarding job security and profits.
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Wayne State University Structural
UAW receives expert counsel from Wayne State University faculty regarding contract language.
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Michigan Operational
The United Auto Workers' contract actions and political efforts directly impact the economic and political landscape of Michigan.
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Elissa Slotkin Operational
The UAW supports legislative efforts aimed at bolstering the U.S. auto industry.
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Bath Iron Works Operational
UAW is actively engaging in strikes and labor disputes targeting Bath Iron Works.
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International Operational
The United Auto Workers represents workers employed at International facilities.
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DHS Operational
The United Auto Workers actively challenge DHS policies concerning government monitoring of immigrant speech.
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Stellantis Canada Operational
The UAW drivers are involved in labor actions related to the operations of Stellantis Canada.
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NDS Operational
NDS employs workers who are represented by the United Auto Workers union.
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New York City Operational
UAW actively supports political candidates within the political ecosystem of New York City.
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Congress Operational
The relationship involves mutual influence regarding candidates seeking office.
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Columbia University Operational
UAW is affiliated with Columbia University to represent its student workers.
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Vigo County Shared context
The Union's activities, such as plant closure coordination, occur within the geographic area of Vigo County.
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Chattanooga Shared context
The United Auto Workers successfully organized a plant within the city of Chattanooga.
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New York Shared context
New York City is identified as the origin point for the UAW's pattern bargaining strategy.
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South Operational
The United Auto Workers are actively attempting to organize labor within the Southern region.
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Middleville Shared context
The United Auto Workers operates and organizes workers within the city of Middleville.
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Chicago Shared context
The United Auto Workers' activities are observed taking place within the geographical context of Chicago.
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David Lawson Transactional
David Lawson was involved in a lawsuit with the United Auto Workers regarding low turnout.
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Amy Acton Operational
Amy Acton directly engaged with members of the United Auto Workers union.
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World Socialist Web Site Mentioned together
World Socialist Web Site has published commentary criticizing the internal operations of the United Auto Workers.
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company Structural
United Auto Workers represents the unionized employees of a company.
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Bradford White Mentioned together
The evidence documents the UAW's efforts to secure a contract but does not describe direct interaction with Bradford White.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- AOC's potential presidential candidacy is discussed, while UAW leader Shawn Fain addresses White House plans.
- Workers from the UAW marched around Harvard and MIT amid academic strikes and political attacks.
- UAW cited the UC strike as precedent and sought financial settlements from Harvard University.
- UAW efforts to organize workers in the Southern United States are encountering difficulties.
October 2026
6 events- Unions are challenging government monitoring of immigrant speech by DHS.
- UAW led a strike against big three automakers, while union president Shawn Fain clashed with a monitor and cited upcoming 2027 negotiations.
- Shawn Fain was reelected as the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on October 1, 2026.
- The United Auto Workers held a union election in Detroit, where a candidate won despite low turnout, leading to a lawsuit.
- The United Auto Workers (UAW) pioneered a pattern bargaining strategy in New York.
- Postdocs are utilizing the United Auto Workers structure to negotiate with New York University.
September 2026
5 events- Government workers face GOP investigations over dues usage amid high union approval ratings.
- The United Auto Workers (UAW) successfully organized a plant in Chattanooga.
- Coalition plaintiffs, including the United Auto Workers, challenged the student visa rule.
- The Ford company opposed unionization efforts.
- UAW represents the striking NDS workers, who are facing felony cases in Detroit courts.
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August 2026
8 events- UAW, led by Shawn Fain, is engaged in collective bargaining discussions concerning job security and profits.
- A group supporting a candidate has been identified, involving entities including Congress and the United Auto Workers.
- The National Labor Relations Board affords protection under its jurisdiction for unionized employees of Commercial National Financial Corporation in Pennsylvania.
- UAW is participating in a security pilot program at Ford Motor Company, with company statements published in the Detroit Free Press.
- A committee is investigating the financial records and spending of the United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers.
- Staff filed for a union election at the Eric Carle Museum, supported by the United Auto Workers, and filed with the NLRB.
- A fatal accident occurred at a Stellantis facility in Macomb County.
- Stellantis is maintaining a parts facility in Center Line, while MSHA and UAW investigate a workplace accident. Stellantis has also relocated Mopar operations to Auburn Hills.
July 2026
8 events- UAW organizer Raymond L. Jensen Jr. and Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker, were involved in a nomination in Detroit.
- Shawn Fain is accused of leading the organization through a period rife with corruption.
- Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation in Ohio concerning the US auto industry, which received support from the United Auto Workers.
- UAW operates within market limits set by Ford.
- In 2015, Jay Nixon served as Missouri's governor, facing criticism regarding his campaign funding, which included a large contribution from the United Auto Workers.
- Layoffs are impacting UAW members as operations move from Terre Haute, Vigo County, to a plant in Hamilton, Ohio.
- Mayor addresses plant closure issues in Vigo County, with the United Auto Workers involved in coordination.
- The United Auto Workers (UAW) passed resolutions on July 2nd regarding its stance on actions in Gaza and divestment from Israel.
June 2026
16 events- UAW negotiated a contract with American Axle, involving Shawn Fain as the union president, regarding the company's plant in Michigan.
- Rising antisemitism and opposition to Israel.
- UAW is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Nexteer Automotive.
- GM's operations in Detroit are facing strategic shifts, marked by the introduction of FANUC automation and the resulting pushback from the UAW, while academic experts analyze the industry's future.
- UAW is pushing for TA4 ratification at the Nexteer plant located in Saginaw.
- RGB meetings were held at Hostos Community College in NYC, resulting in board appointments from organizations including the United Auto Workers and N.Y. Community Trust.
- The United Auto Workers are negotiating contracts with the Big Three automakers regarding how AI is affecting productivity versus wages.
- A lawsuit has been filed regarding alleged competitive advantages gained by a union, which is now seeking policy to place employees on corporate boards.
- Donald Trump is scheduled to visit a Mack Trucks facility in Dearborn, while a UAW worker is nominated for presidency.
- UAW model referenced as successful blueprint for labor negotiations, utilizing resources like Harvard Law School, within the context of US government obligations to Guam.
- UAW workers at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit are involved in contract negotiations, with FANUC supplying cobots and a professor advising on language.
- The United Steelworkers won representation and the United Auto Workers unionized graduate employees in Pennsylvania.
- The UAW was the representative in Massachusetts, and laws are currently spreading from Massachusetts to Illinois.
- United Auto Workers are negotiating USMCA terms and demanding inclusion in updated trade pacts.
- UAW bureaucracy is seeking a sellout agreement regarding the ongoing negotiations.
- Henry Ford Hospital acquired Ascension Genesys to expand operations, operating in the shadow of UAW's labor history.