United Auto Workers.
American labor union
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 84
What's happening
Active this week
-
Shawn Fain was reelected as the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on October 1, 2026.Well supported4 reports
-
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
-
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
-
Rising antisemitism and opposition to Israel.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
-
The United Auto Workers held a union election in Detroit, where a candidate won despite low turnout, leading to a lawsuit.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
-
UAW is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Nexteer Automotive.Some support3 reports
-
UAW led a strike against big three automakers, while union president Shawn Fain clashed with a monitor and cited upcoming 2027 negotiations.Some support1 report
-
The United Auto Workers (UAW) pioneered a pattern bargaining strategy in New York.Some support1 report
-
Postdocs are utilizing the United Auto Workers structure to negotiate with New York University.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Government workers face GOP investigations over dues usage amid high union approval ratings.Some support1 report
-
The United Auto Workers (UAW) successfully organized a plant in Chattanooga.Some support1 report
-
Coalition plaintiffs, including the United Auto Workers, challenged the student visa rule.Some support1 report
-
The Ford company opposed unionization efforts.Some support1 report
-
UAW represents the striking NDS workers, who are facing felony cases in Detroit courts.Some support1 report
-
UAW, led by Shawn Fain, is engaged in collective bargaining discussions concerning job security and profits.Some support2 reports
-
A group supporting a candidate has been identified, involving entities including Congress and the United Auto Workers.Some support1 report
-
The National Labor Relations Board affords protection under its jurisdiction for unionized employees of Commercial National Financial Corporation in Pennsylvania.Some support5 reports
-
UAW is participating in a security pilot program at Ford Motor Company, with company statements published in the Detroit Free Press.Some support1 report
-
A committee is investigating the financial records and spending of the United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers.Some support2 reports
-
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
-
A fatal accident occurred at a Stellantis facility in Macomb County.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Shawn Fain is accused of leading the organization through a period rife with corruption.Some support1 report
-
Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation in Ohio concerning the US auto industry, which received support from the United Auto Workers.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
UAW operates within market limits set by Ford.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Layoffs are impacting UAW members as operations move from Terre Haute, Vigo County, to a plant in Hamilton, Ohio.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Mayor addresses plant closure issues in Vigo County, with the United Auto Workers involved in coordination.Some support1 report
-
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
-
The United Auto Workers (UAW) passed resolutions on July 2nd regarding its stance on actions in Gaza and divestment from Israel.Some support3 reports
-
UAW is pushing for TA4 ratification at the Nexteer plant located in Saginaw.Some support1 report
-
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
-
The United Auto Workers are negotiating contracts with the Big Three automakers regarding how AI is affecting productivity versus wages.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Donald Trump is scheduled to visit a Mack Trucks facility in Dearborn, while a UAW worker is nominated for presidency.Some support1 report
-
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
-
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
-
The United Steelworkers won representation and the United Auto Workers unionized graduate employees in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
-
The UAW was the representative in Massachusetts, and laws are currently spreading from Massachusetts to Illinois.Some support1 report
-
United Auto Workers are negotiating USMCA terms and demanding inclusion in updated trade pacts.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
UAW bureaucracy is seeking a sellout agreement regarding the ongoing negotiations.Some support1 report
-
Henry Ford Hospital acquired Ascension Genesys to expand operations, operating in the shadow of UAW's labor history.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching United Auto Workers
Events traced to United Auto Workers, step by step, newest firstAround United Auto Workers this week
News at the entities that move United Auto Workers most-
General Motors OperationalGeneral Motors and its OnStar service are facing scrutiny after using customer driving data, sharing it with brokers, and subsequently issuing a five-year ban on selling this information.Moves United Auto Workers
-
Ford StructuralFord and General Motors are competing for investor capital while Fisher Investments promotes investment strategies.Moves United Auto Workers
-
Dan Schwartz StructuralAndy Harris blamed the Democratic party for high diesel prices and debated challenger Dan Schwartz.Moves United Auto Workers
-
Stellantis OperationalJames Stewart urged workers to strike against Stellantis on October 17, 2026.Moves United Auto Workers
-
Ford Motor Company StructuralFord used racing influence to build specialized production units while competing against Mopar options.Moves United Auto Workers
-
Deere & Company OperationalRushford Council authorized the purchase of a tractor, involving local service providers and Midwest Machine.Moves United Auto Workers
Connections
The 40 strongest of 84, 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.
-
General Motors Operational
The UAW and General Motors are engaged in ongoing conflict and negotiation regarding labor practices and strategic decisions.
-
American Axle Structural
UAW functions as the collective bargaining representative for the workforce employed at American Axle.
-
Ford Motor Company Structural
UAW is involved in Ford Motor Company's internal operational programs, such as security pilot programs.
-
Jensen Structural
Jensen holds the functional role of a UAW Region 9 organizer and senior official.
-
Stellantis Operational
The UAW actively engages with Stellantis through labor negotiations and workplace incident investigations.
-
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.
-
Neil Barofsky Structural
Neil Barofsky was formally appointed to oversee the finances and operations of the United Auto Workers following a corruption scandal.
Show all 40 connections
-
City of New York Structural
UAW influences the operational structure of the City of New York through appointed board members and political support.
-
Lehman Operational
Lehman is a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers union.
-
Dan Schwartz Structural
Dan Schwartz serves as the President of UAW Local 1005, establishing a formal leadership role within the union.
-
Jenner & Block Transactional
Jenner & Block provided monitorship services to the United Auto Workers, resulting in a bill exceeding $25 million.
-
Mack Trucks Structural
UAW serves as the recognized labor union representing the employees of Mack Trucks.
-
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.
-
Jay Nixon Transactional
UAW made a specific financial contribution of $50,000 to Jay Nixon's political campaign in 2015.
-
Deere & Company Operational
The relationship involves active collective bargaining between the union and the company regarding job security and profits.
-
Nexteer Automotive Operational
The United Auto Workers actively negotiates and pushes for contract ratification with Nexteer Automotive.
-
Michigan Operational
The United Auto Workers' contract actions and political efforts directly impact the economic and political landscape of Michigan.
-
Wayne State University Structural
UAW receives expert counsel from Wayne State University faculty regarding contract language.
-
Elissa Slotkin Operational
The UAW supports legislative efforts aimed at bolstering the U.S. auto industry.
-
International Operational
The United Auto Workers represents workers employed at International facilities.
-
Bath Iron Works Operational
UAW is actively engaging in strikes and labor disputes targeting Bath Iron Works.
-
Stellantis Canada Operational
The UAW drivers are involved in labor actions related to the operations of Stellantis Canada.
-
NDS Operational
NDS employs workers who are represented by the United Auto Workers union.
-
Congress Operational
The relationship involves mutual influence regarding candidates seeking office.
-
Columbia University Operational
UAW is affiliated with Columbia University to represent its student workers.
-
Vigo County Shared context
The Union's activities, such as plant closure coordination, occur within the geographic area of Vigo County.
-
New York City Operational
UAW actively supports political candidates within the political ecosystem of New York City.
-
Chattanooga Shared context
The United Auto Workers successfully organized a plant within the city of Chattanooga.
-
Bradford White Operational
The United Auto Workers and Bradford White engaged in collective bargaining, resulting in a tentative agreement.
-
Chicago Shared context
The United Auto Workers' activities are observed taking place within the geographical context of Chicago.
-
company Structural
United Auto Workers represents the unionized employees of a company.
-
World Socialist Web Site Mentioned together
World Socialist Web Site has published commentary criticizing the internal operations of the United Auto Workers.
-
Amy Acton Operational
Amy Acton directly engaged with members of the United Auto Workers union.
-
National Health Service Mentioned together
NHS workers are closely monitoring the conduct of the United Auto Workers.
-
Henry Ford Hospital Shared context
The hospital's operational context is influenced by the historical legacy of the United Auto Workers union.
-
Pennsylvania Shared context
The UAW unionized Penn State graduate employees, placing the union's activity within Pennsylvania's jurisdiction.
-
David Lawson Transactional
David Lawson was involved in a lawsuit with the United Auto Workers regarding low turnout.
-
Tim Walberg Shared context
The union operates within a political context where a committee investigates its financial records.
-
Massachusetts Shared context
UAW was historically represented in Massachusetts in 1941.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- 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.
- UAW led a strike against big three automakers, while union president Shawn Fain clashed with a monitor and cited upcoming 2027 negotiations.
- 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.
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.
Show 2 earlier months
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.