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Sep 23, 2019

GM strike enters 2nd week with no clear end in sight

The strike against General Motors by 49,000 United Auto Workers entered its second week Monday with progress reported in negotiations but no clear end in sight. Bargainers met all weekend and returned to talks Monday morning as the strike entered its eighth day. A person briefed on the negotiations says they’re haggling about wages and […]

Sep 23, 2019

GM strike enters 2nd week with no clear end in sight

The strike against General Motors by 49,000 United Auto Workers entered its second week Monday with progress reported in negotiations but no clear end in sight. Bargainers met all weekend and returned to talks Monday morning as the strike entered its eighth day. A person briefed on the negotiations says they’re haggling about wages and […]

Sep 19, 2019

Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted

The strike against General Motors by the United Auto Workers is playing out amid a corruption scandal inside the UAW that has caused distrust of the union leadership among many rank-and-file members. On picket lines at plants across the country, many of the 49,000 workers have expressed doubts about whether UAW leaders are acting in […]

Sep 19, 2019

Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted

The strike against General Motors by the United Auto Workers is playing out amid a corruption scandal inside the UAW that has caused distrust of the union leadership among many rank-and-file members. On picket lines at plants across the country, many of the 49,000 workers have expressed doubts about whether UAW leaders are acting in […]

Sep 17, 2019

AP Explains: Why auto workers went on strike against GM

More than 49,000 union auto workers at General Motors are walking picket lines, silencing more than 50 company factories and parts depots in a strike over contract negotiations. The strike crippled production of Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick vehicles made by the nation’s largest auto company, and if it lasts a long time, will cost […]

Sep 17, 2019

AP Explains: Why auto workers went on strike against GM

More than 49,000 union auto workers at General Motors are walking picket lines, silencing more than 50 company factories and parts depots in a strike over contract negotiations. The strike crippled production of Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick vehicles made by the nation’s largest auto company, and if it lasts a long time, will cost […]

Sep 11, 2019

GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues

Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling nearly 3.8 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S and Canada to fix a brake problem. There have been 113 reports of crashes and 13 injuries related to the problem, according to GM. The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, […]

Sep 11, 2019

GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues

Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling nearly 3.8 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S and Canada to fix a brake problem. There have been 113 reports of crashes and 13 injuries related to the problem, according to GM. The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, […]

Sep 3, 2019

UAW workers vote to authorize strikes against Detroit 3

  The United Auto Workers union has picked General Motors as the target company for this year’s contract talks with Detroit’s three automakers. The move announced Tuesday means that GM will be the focus of bargaining, and any deal with the company will set the pattern for Ford and Fiat Chrysler. It also means that […]

Sep 3, 2019

UAW workers vote to authorize strikes against Detroit 3

The United Auto Workers union has picked General Motors as the target company for this year’s contract talks with Detroit’s three automakers. The move announced Tuesday means that GM will be the focus of bargaining, and any deal with the company will set the pattern for Ford and Fiat Chrysler. It also means that if […]

Aug 1, 2019

GM earnings rise 1 percent as pickup pricing overcomes weaker sales

General Motors said Thursday that higher prices for popular pickup trucks and SUVs helped overcome slowing global sales and profit rose by 1 percent in the second quarter. The Detroit automaker said it made $2.42 billion, or $1.66 per share, from April through June. Adjusting for restructuring costs, GM made $1.64 per share, blowing by […]

Aug 1, 2019

GM earnings rise 1 percent as pickup pricing overcomes weaker sales

General Motors said Thursday that higher prices for popular pickup trucks and SUVs helped overcome slowing global sales and profit rose by 1 percent in the second quarter. The Detroit automaker said it made $2.42 billion, or $1.66 per share, from April through June. Adjusting for restructuring costs, GM made $1.64 per share, blowing by […]

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