China is accused of running labor transfer programs in which minorities are forced to toil in factories as part of a longstanding campaign of assimilation and mass detention.
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Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers, shoring up union vote in automaking swing states
The UAW endorsed President Biden, who also spoke to the UAW on Wednesday, courting union voters as the primary election season heats up.
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More American auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
The slowdown has raised concern among automakers that buyer interest in EVs is faltering. Some companies are cutting production and scaling down plans for new battery or assembly plants.
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UAW announces drive to organize Toyota, Tesla and a dozen other automakers
United Auto Workers launches a campaign to expand on labor success, with a new website where workers record their interest in joining the union.
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Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Workers at Ford voted 69.3% in favor of the pact, which passed with nearly a 15,000-vote margin in balloting that ended early Saturday. Earlier this week, GM workers narrowly approved a similar contract.
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UAW workers at General Motors ratify contract with wage gains
A spokesperson for General Motors said the company declined to comment until the union formally announced the results of the ratification process.
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Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported
Workers at five large factories who finished voting in the past few days have turned down the four year and eight month deal by fairly large margins.
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Hyundai joins Toyota, Honda in hiking U.S. wages following UAW strike
Hyundai’s move comes as it pours billions into the U.S. market to build electric vehicles and expand its market share.
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Automotive right-to-repair referendum passes with overwhelming support
Tommy Hickey, director of the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Coalition, said the next step is to sit down with the attorney general and help guide the state on how to best implement this law.
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UAW members at first Ford plant to strike overwhelmingly approve new contract
Members of Local 900 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, voted 81% in favor of the deal, according to Facebook postings by local members.