Autoworkers Strike Against Ford, GM, Stellantis - Modern Distribution Management

Autoworkers Strike Against Ford, GM, Stellantis

Nearly 13,000 autoworkers have gone on strike after the union and automakers failed to reach a deal on a new labor contract.
Kokomo - Circa June 2022: UAW local. The United Auto Workers is a labor union that represents Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers.

For the first time, workers at three major car manufacturers have gone on strike simultaneously after parties failed to reach a new labor contract.

Nearly 13,000 workers a part of the United Auto Workers union have walked out following the expiration of their previous contract on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. UAW members of the following car assembly plants are on strike:

  • GM Wentzville Assembly in Wentzville, Missouri. Workers here build the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks and Chevy Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.
  • Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio. Workers here build the Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler 4xe. 
  • Ford Michigan Assembly Plant (final assembly and paint) in Wayne, Michigan. Workers here build Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco vehicles.

In a White House Briefing broadcast live on Sept. 15, President Joe Biden remarked on the contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the “Big 3” auto companies. He said while no one wants a strike, he understands the workers’ frustrations. 

“Record corporate profits should be shared by record contracts for the UAW,” Biden said.

He said he is dispatching Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and White House Senior Adviser Gene Sperling to Detroit to aid in negotiations.

Related Posts

Share this article

About the Author
Recommended Reading
Leave a Reply

Leave a Comment

Sign Up for the MDM Update Newsletter

The MDM update newsletter is your best source for news and trends in the wholesale distribution industry.

2

articles left

Want more Premium content from MDM?

Subscribe today and get:

  • New issues twice each month
  • Unlimited access to mdm.com, including 10+ years of archived data
  • Current trends analysis, market data and economic updates
  • Discounts on select store products and events

Subscribe to continue reading

MDM Premium Subscribers get:

  • Unlimited access to MDM.com
  • 1 year digital subscription, with new issues twice a month
  • Trends analysis, market data and quarterly economic updates
  • Deals on select store products and events

1

article
left

You have one free article remaining

Subscribe to MDM Premium to get unlimited access. Your subscription includes:

  • Two new issues a month
  • Access to 10+ years of archived data on mdm.com
  • Quarterly economic updates, trends analysis and market data
  • Store and event discounts

To continue reading, you must be an MDM Premium subscriber.

Join other distribution executives who use MDM Premium to optimize their business. Our insights and analysis help you enter the right new markets, turbocharge your sales and marketing efforts, identify business partners that help you scale, and stay ahead of your competitors.

Register for full access

By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Learn More about Custom Reports

Request a Market Prospector Demo

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Get the MDM Update Newsletter

Wholesale distribution news and trends delivered right to your inbox.

Sign-up for our free newsletter and get:

  • Up-to-date news in a quick-to-read format
  • Free access to webcasts, podcasts and live events
  • Exclusive whitepapers, research and reports
  • And more!