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Voters in Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado, will decide on foie gras ban ballot initiatives in November

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A look at the nearly 3,000 endorsements issued in Aug. 4 elections and how they affected those primaries

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for. They can be particularly useful for voters in two types of elections: in partisan primaries, when voters may find it difficult to discern differences between candidates with the same party affiliation, and in nonpartisan…

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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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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

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.

Benzinga

Trump administration has proven no friend to organized labor, from attacking federal unions to paralyzing the National Labor Relations Board

During the 2024 election campaign, the Republican Party’s historically fraught relationship with organized labor appeared to be changing. Several influential Republicans reached out to unions, seeking to cement the loyalties of the growing ranks of working-class Americans who have been backing Donald Trump’s presidential runs and voting for other members…

The Conversation

Ford’s EV Factory Of The Future Could Mean Less Pain For Workers

Ford claims its new “assembly tree” and Universal EV Platform will make car manufacturing less physically strenuous for line workers. Here’s how

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The Crackdown on Campuses Is a Crackdown on Unions

Many students losing visas and research funding are union members. Some in the labor movement are pushing back.

Capital & Main

Confirmed: Ram's Mid-Size Pickup Is Happening

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis will get his wish. Stellantis confirmed with Motor1 today that the brand is building a new mid-size truck model. However, the automaker declined to provide further details.

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UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor

The United Auto Workers is taking steps toward holding strikes that could interfere with some of Stellantis’ operations in the United States. Stellantis, formed in 2021 through a merger, is the international automaker that makes Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and other vehicles.

The Conversation

Stellantis Faces Unfair Labor Practice Charges From UAW

The UAW union said it filed the charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis, claiming that the company unlawfully withheld details about plans to move Dodge Durango production from a Detroit factory to one in Canada, according to a report.

International Business Times

United Auto Workers accused of retaliating against staff union effort

UAW Staff United says they have been ‘shut down’ for requesting same worker protections the union champions

The Guardian - US

Around 1,000 GM Workers To Get A 35% Raise After Joining United Auto Workers Union

Workers at the GM battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, celebrated a major victory by securing a 35% pay raise after joining forces with the UAW.

International Business Times UK

Workers at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raise

About 1,000 workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will get big pay raises now that they have joined the United Auto Workers union

The Independent UK

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Big cheese and crab hats: The most ridiculous outfits spotted at the DNC

The attendees at the DNC either dressed like a terrifying costume party with a state theme or the hyped up crowd at the Taylor Swift Eras tour

The Conversation

How organized labor shames its traitors − the story of the ‘scab’

Over its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause.

Roll Call

Walz, favorite of labor unions, opposed UAW-backed auto bailout - Roll Call

Before Tim Walz was Democrats' vice-presidential nominee, he broke with his party and opposed the Great Recession's auto industry bailout.

The Independent UK

UAW president has his Hulk Hogan moment at DNC with ‘Trump is a scab’ t-shirt

United Auto Workers president blasts Donald Trump and JD Vance as ‘lap dogs for the billionaire class, who only serve themselves’

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Harris continues battleground blitz after Trump’s rambling press conference – as it happened

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Harris And Walz Rally Support From Organized Labor

Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz highlight support for organized labor in key battleground states, engaging with voters and emphasizing their...

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United Auto Workers President Supports Harris-Beshear Ticket

Vice President Harris considers running mate options with UAW support for Beshear and Walz. Concerns raised about Shapiro and Kelly. UAW endorses Harris.

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United Auto Workers President Supports Harris-Beshear Ticket

Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mates and UAW President's support for Beshear and Walz.

The Guardian - US

Unions rally round Harris as Trump makes populist appeal to workers

Unions who have rallied to Harris so far are keen to see continuation of Biden administration’s strong record of union support

Top News

Trump Makes False Claims About Auto Industry In Speech

Trump's false claims targeting autoworkers and the UAW president draw criticism, industry experts refute allegations.

The Independent UK

Watchdog investigates UAW president Shawn Fain, accuses union of being uncooperative

United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain is under investigation by a court-appointed watchdog who has been working to stamp out corruption at the union in wake of its stunning bribery and embezzlement scandal several years ago

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