UAW Strike Day 6: Stellantis makes new counteroffer, announces layoffs along with GM
Stellantis has put forth a new counteroffer, the first one from the Big Three since the strike began last Friday.
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Stellantis has put forth a new counteroffer, the first one from the Big Three since the strike began last Friday.
Each day, new UAW members who work at the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne picket for four hours. They'll do this once a week until an agreement is made.
Detroit was the heart of the US auto industry for most of the 20th century, but the South has loomed larger since the 1970s.
The UAW is planning a rally outside Stellantis' Headquarters in Auburn Hills for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
A source familiar with talks told CBS News Detroit on Monday the UAW is waiting on new counteroffers from Detroit's three automakers.
There is still no agreement between the Big Three and the UAW, as they are on day four of the strike.
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain said the union is rejecting a 21% pay increase offered by one of the Big Three automakers.
About 13,000 autoworkers walked off the job at midnight Friday.
Thousands of employees at plants in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio launched a historic work stoppage against Detroit's Big Three automakers.
Here's CBS News Detroit's latest coverage on the UAW strike.
In a statement, the company says the workers laid off are at Michigan Assembly Plant's body construction department and south sub-assembly area of integrated stamping.
The vehicles produced at three plants where nearly 13,000 workers have walked off the job range from popular SUVs to pickup trucks.
The UAW is planning a rally at 4 p.m. Friday at the UAW-Ford Joint Trusts Center.
Fain said there will be a mass rally at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the UAW-Ford Joint Trusts Center.
United Auto Workers – the union that represents workers at the Big Three automakers in Detroit – went on strike overnight.
UAW President Shawn Fain says facilities that were not called on Thursday will work under an expired agreement with no contract extension.
United Auto Workers union members are now able to sign up to receive their $500 a-week strike payment, only reminding us of the possibility of a strike as soon as Friday.
UAW worker Eric McIntosh says he's concerned that a strike could happen.
The deadline to avoid a strike is Sept. 14. According to Stellantis, they plan to issue a counteroffer to UAW by the end of this week.
If the United Auto Workers union doesn't reach a deal with the three Detroit automakers before the current contract expires next Thursday night and members go on strike, it's expected to have a ripple effect across the economy, beginning with businesses near the auto plants.
In less than 24 hours, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union will know how many members are willing to strike if contract talks fail with the Big Three next month.
UAW President Shawn Fain told CBS News Detroit they held a strike conference Thursday morning, and members are fired up and ready to do what they must to get their fair share of this next contract.
"I'd rather be on set today, but today's job is to be here making sure that people less fortunate than me get paid properly."
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The union representing pilots flying cargo planes for UPS say they will not cross picket lines if Teamsters strike next month, a spokesperson says.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
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Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
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Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
More sunshine for Sunday
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