How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

The strike has caused some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2023

GM to cover EV battery plants under UAW master agreement, Fain says

The United Auto Workers union had threatened to strike the automaker’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas shortly before General Motors agreed to the concessions.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 6, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 400 employees, points finger at UAW strike

The automaker furloughed 350 of the 2,703 employees at the Livonia Transmission Plant and 50 of the 2,171 employees at the Sterling Axle Plant.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 5, 2023

Automakers need help developing vehicle software, digital services: Deloitte

Vehicle manufacturers should be more like smartphone makers, inviting third parties and startups to develop software to maximize the value of their cars and trucks.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 5, 2023

Nevada is an EV battery gold mine

Home to one of the country’s largest active lithium deposits, the state is becoming a hot spot for EV and battery manufacturing.

By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 5, 2023

Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 4, 2023

Ford temporarily lays off 330 more workers due to UAW strike

The automaker furloughed 243 workers at the Chicago Stamping Plant and 90 workers at the Lima Engine Plant, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 3, 2023

Suppliers say automakers must balance sustainability with safety, costs

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the automotive industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023

7,000 more UAW members to strike at Ford Chicago plant and GM Michigan factory

Stellantis will not face additional picket lines after making concessions ahead of the UAW’s Facebook Live event Friday morning, union President Shawn Fain said.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 29, 2023

Tesla sued for racial harassment, retaliation at California factory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges a pervasive pattern of racism against Black employees at the carmaker’s plant in Fremont. 

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2023

How the EV transition looms over the UAW strike

The electrification shift isn’t an official subject of bargaining between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three, but EV-related demands represent “the union’s whole future.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 28, 2023

Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

The automaker broke the news a day before President Joe Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2023

EV, semiconductor manufacturing projects delayed by labor, permitting issues

Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 26, 2023

GM is the next target for autoworkers in Canada

“Our expectation is that General Motors will follow the pattern set at Ford,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said in a YouTube video.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 26, 2023

Ford, Unifor approve 3-year labor agreement for autoworkers in Canada

Hourly production workers employed by Ford of Canada will now earn 35% more than similar Ford employees in the U.S., Unifor said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 25, 2023

UAW strike expands to 38 more GM, Stellantis plants in 20 states

“We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer,” the UAW said in a statement.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 22, 2023

Ford, UAW making ‘significant progress’ in labor negotiations

The automaker agreed to several key demands, the United Auto Workers union said Friday, noting that it will not strike additional Ford plants.

By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 2023

Stellantis lays off 68 workers in Ohio, may furlough hundreds more

It’s the first layoffs announced by Stellantis since the strike began last Friday.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 21, 2023

GM idles Kansas plant as UAW strike’s ‘ripple effect’ takes hold

Parts shortages caused by an ongoing strike at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri led to the decision.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

Ford most likely to cut UAW deal first, experts say

General Motors would likely follow Ford’s lead, while a Stellantis strike could last months.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama

The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

Ford, Unifor avoid autoworkers strike in Canada

Negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis will remain on hold until Unifor’s members ratify an agreement with Ford.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the union’s work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW to expand strike noon Friday if Big Three talks don’t progress

“Autoworkers have waited long enough to make things right at the Big Three. We're not waiting around, and we're not messing around,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 19, 2023