Tag: UAW

UAW to endorse Biden’s reelection bid, source says

The United Auto Workers will endorse President Biden on Wednesday, CBS News confirmed with a source familiar with the endorsement. The endorsement is expected but still significant move as the president looks to bolster support heading into General Election season. The union will give their endorsement during the UAW’s political convention in Washington, D.C. NBC […]

Ford begins $50,000 buyout offers for skilled, production UAW members

UAW-represented factory workers at Ford Motor Co. have begun receiving $50,000 buyout offers under the company’s 2024 retirement incentive program. The window for eligible employees to sign up for the special program began Monday and runs through March 1, Ford spokeswoman Jessica Enoch confirmed to the Detroit Free Press. The program will provide a gross […]

UAW chief outlines mass strike for May 2028

Shawn Fain, the United Auto Workers president, criticized Donald Trump on Monday but declined to back Joe Biden as he reaffirmed plans to lead a general strike in the US in 2028. Speaking to union members at the UAW national political conference in Washington DC, Fain said it was time for union members to come […]

UAW president criticizes Trump but says union not yet endorsing Biden

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The head of the United Auto Workers on Monday criticized Republican former President Donald Trump but said the union has not yet made a presidential endorsement decision. UAW President Shawn Fain declined to comment on reports that President Joe Biden may address members of the union in Washington later this […]

UAW expected to take up presidential endorsement this weekend

The United Auto Workers, the most visible union holdout in backing President Joe Biden‘s reelection bid, is expected to discuss its 2024 presidential endorsement during a conference that starts this weekend. The UAW and a handful of other major national unions have so far refrained from endorsing Biden’s campaign, despite the administration’s record of largely […]