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Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms

When union workers and their families gather this Labor Day, some may ponder Ronald Reagan’s memorable refrain, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?”

The Conversation

Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city

The Guardian - US

Trump Boasts Auto Comeback. Michigan Data Says He's Wrong

Michigan’s auto plants, from General Motors EV trucks to Ford factory shifts, reveal a patchwork recovery that complicates Trump’s comeback narrative.

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Trump tells Michigan auto workers, ‘I’ve done more for you than your parents’ in latest rambling speech

President riffs on everything except the hotly-contested Michigan Senate race in appearance at General Motors facility

The Independent UK

A Ford worker says he was wrongly fired over a $1.95 packet of cookies from a self-checkout kiosk, then offered $33,000 in back wages after showing proof of payment

A Ford employee faced termination after an alleged cookie theft from a self-checkout kiosk. Bank records later proved the $1.95 snack had been paid for by the diabetic worker. Ford acknowledged the error and offered the employee back wages and his old job. However, the former electrician declined the offer…

The Times of India

Ford worker fired over a $1.95 packet of cookies is eyeing lawsuit against carmaker

The electrician claims he was not allowed to prove his innocence before being terminated

The Independent UK

US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations

Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on Gaza

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DOJ Grand Jury Investigates Allegations Involving Shawn Fain as 400,000 UAW Members Prepare for Crucial Vote

A DOJ grand jury is probing claims UAW President Shawn Fain sought benefits for his fiancée, deepening turmoil as 400,000 members prepare to vote in a six-way election this autumn.

International Business Times UK

Who is Kurt Kromm? Ford worker earning over $200,000 fired over $1.95 cookie after payment kiosk failed

A Ford employee, Kurt Kromm, was reinstated after being fired for allegedly stealing a cookie. Kromm, a diabetic, claimed he paid for the $1.95 treat, but a malfunctioning payment kiosk caused confusion. Surveillance footage showed a failed transaction, leading to his dismissal. Ford later confirmed payment and offered his job…

The Economic Times

Ford on why it hired 350 'gray beard' engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains

"These engineers carry the hard-earned wisdom of decades of design," Ford told Fortune, adding that AI is important to quality gains.

Fortune

Meet The 50 Robots That Replaced More Than 1,000 Factory Workers At General Motors

General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant in Michigan, resulting in over 1,000 job cuts and sparking criticism from labour groups.

International Business Times UK

‘Our blood, our sweat, our tears’: how textile artist Tabitha Arnold weaves the US labor movement

The Tennessee socialist and labor organizer creates art that reflects and inspires organizers and workers

The Guardian - US

Michigan Senate candidates tell Washington Democrats: Show some spine

Three Senate candidates in Michigan are unified around demand for Democrats to stand their ground on shutdown fight

The Independent UK

Trump told a Ford worker ‘you’re fired’ after being told a ‘pedophile protector’, but the union’s response shows it doesn’t work that way

Constitutional rights still exist.

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Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides

The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘We got your back’: Michigan Ford worker who heckled Trump was not disciplined by union, report says

The worker called the president a ‘pedophile protector’ during a January event at a Ford plant

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Pro wrestling legend Jim Cornette makes a huge donation to suspended worker who heckled U.S. President Trump in public

“If anyone knows TJ Sabula I have a thank-you, a handshake and a check for $5,000 ready for him”: Wrestling legend Jim Cornette backs Ford worker after Trump clash

International Business Times UK

Union Vows Protection for Ford Worker Targeted by Trump's Vulgarity

Union vows protection for Ford worker targeted by Trump's vulgarity in Dearborn plant clash, as UAW defends free speech amid suspension, GoFundMe surge, and polarised reactions over pedophile protector heckle.

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Ford Employee Who Heckled Trump Gets UAW Support: 'Freedom Of Speech'

During a recent visit to Ford’s factory in Dearborn, Michigan, President Trump was heckled by a factory employee working on the floor. In a 30-second video obtained by TMZ, the employee is heard allegedly calling Trump a "pedophile protector."

Axios

Stellantis to increase U.S. production by 50%

The automaker formerly known as Fiat Chrysler announced plans to invest $13 billion over four years in the U.S. and add more than 5,000 jobs here.

Motor1

Stellantis Boss Confirms 'Beautiful' Ram Mid-Size Truck For 2027

It’s been two years since UAW Vice President Rich Boyer announced the Belvidere, Illinois, factory would reopen to build a new mid-size truck. However, we had to wait until this past January for Ram to confirm plans to fill the gap left in 2011 when the Dakota was discontinued. Better…

Benzinga

Labor Dispute Eases As UAW, GE Aerospace Agree On Tentative Pact

United Auto Workers members at GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) facilities in Ohio and Kentucky have reached a preliminary agreement with the company, potentially ending a weeks-long labor dispute.

Benzinga

Ford Recall Woes Continue With Over 800,000 Vehicles In US Grappling With Brake, Airbag Or Tail Light Issues

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has issued a recall for over 800,000 vehicles in the U.S. over three separate issues affecting its models as recall woes worsen for the company.

Benzinga

UAW Secures Union Victory At Ford's Kentucky EV Battery Plant, Calls Out 'Anti-Democratic' Tactics

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union claimed victory at Ford Motor Co.'s (NYSE:F) BlueOval SK Kentucky battery manufacturing plant, paving the way for unionization.

The Independent UK

Trump basher Shawn Fain could get booted as head of UAW as auto locals blast his leadership

Fain has previously called President Donald Trump a ‘scab’

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