The president said he’s coming to the state on Tuesday to show support for the union’s strike against Detroit’s three legacy automakers.
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UAW strike: 4 things to know as Michigan braces for it to spread
The week-long auto strike affecting three U.S. factories could grow on Friday if the United Auto Workers widens the walkout. The effects of the limited strike are already rippling across the industry.
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Survey: 1 in 4 young adults expect to leave Michigan within 10 years
In a state struggling with population and worker shortages, a quarter of young Michigan adults expect to live somewhere else within 10 years. College grads and Black respondents said they were more likely to leave.
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Fain pushes back as Trump plans Michigan trip to court UAW
The former U.S. president wants to attract labor support, reports said. But the union leader dismissed the effort as the strike against the Big Three continues.
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UAW strike sets Michigan on uncertain path: ‘We’re nervous’
The United Auto Workers began a strike against the Big Three on Friday, walking out at three U.S. factories, including one in Michigan. Much is at stake, for workers and the industry.
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Autoworkers ‘walking on eggshells’ as they await UAW strike outcome
The United Auto Workers strike has support of workers, but that doesn’t relieve the financial anxiety.
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UAW-automaker standoff prompts worries over Michigan's place in new economy
Global competition for market share and profitability amid EV investment both pressure how much the Big Three legacy companies can give in negotiations.
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Strike likely; UAW plans staggered walkouts to ‘keep companies guessing’
Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three automakers show some progress, but the union is planning a staggered walkout that will target Ford, GM and Stellantis at the same time.
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By the numbers: How many UAW members in Michigan, how much would strike cost
A walkout would hit Michigan hard. The state employs nearly 300,000 auto workers at 12 assembly plants, 23 parts plants and 96 suppliers.
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As UAW strike looms, what to know about contract talks, Big Three finances
The UAW contracts expire at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, leaving major automakers as potential targets. Here is a primer on the issues surrounding the debate.