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UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

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Just one day after the UAW went on strike at Stellantis’ pickup factory in Sterling Heights , roughly 5,000 union members walked off the line at General Motors’ plant in Arlington, Texas. Arlington Assembly is responsible for profitable models like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade.

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GM’s Texas plant to get $500M for upcoming full-size SUVs

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“Today we are announcing plans for a significant investment in Arlington to strengthen our industry-leading full-size SUV business,” Gerald Johnson, GM’s government vp of worldwide production and sustainability, mentioned in a remark. Arlington follows funding bulletins this age in Flint, Mich.,

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Gilchrist Car expands with 3 acquisitions

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.” Additionally in January, Gilchrist Car purchased Stanley Ford Pilot Level, north of Dallas, from Stanley Auto Staff. a buy-sell company in Arlington, Texas, facilitated the Jan. The post Gilchrist Car expands with 3 acquisitions appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Hicks Control & Consulting Inc.,

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GM plans $632M improve in Castle Wayne, Ind., for pace massive pickups

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“When business is booming as it has been for the past decade — due to the hard work of UAW members — the company should continue to invest in its workforce,” UAW Vice President Mike Sales space, who leads the union’s GM segment, mentioned in GM’s remark. billion throughout its U.S.

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UAW says ‘strike is working,’ as GM concessions prevent added walkouts

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reportedly made progress in contract negotiations with the “Big Three” automakers of Michigan, though there is still some progress to be made, according to the organization’s president. “GM has agreed to lay the foundation for a just transition [to EVs],” Fain added.

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Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

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General Motors (GM) and Stellantis have announced plans to furlough hundreds more workers, just after the United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded strikes against both automakers this week. According to a report from Reuters , Stellantis will temporarily lay off 525 more workers in Michigan, while GM will furlough 139 employees in Ohio.

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GM workers at Flint factory voted against new UAW contract

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As the United Auto Workers (UAW) union continues attempts to ratify new contract agreements with Big Three automakers General Motors (GM), Ford and Stellantis, one GM plant in Michigan has narrowly voted against the recently proposed deal following a historic six-week strike.

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