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Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Spark Stellantis Layoffs, GM Expansion: UAW's Shawn Fain Calls Job Cuts 'Completely Unnecessary'
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 4:48am | 568President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on auto imports have sent shockwaves through the integrated North American automotive supply chain, prompting divergent responses from major manufacturers as United Auto Workers leadership criticizes job cuts. What Happened: Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA)...
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Stellantis Denies UAW Allegations Of Failing To Keep Promises Made To Workers
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 4:27am | 701Chrysler parent Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) on Monday denied allegations made by United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain that the company failed to keep its commitments made to union workers under an agreement reached last year. What Happened: In a Facebook live dated Sept. 17, Fain said that...
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Auto Stocks, Abortion, Health Care In Spotlight At DNC: Joe Biden, UAW President, Women Affected By Roe V. Wade Decision Headline Night 1
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 3:28pm | 1010The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago and includes a highly anticipated speech from President Joe Biden, who stepped aside from the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look at Monday's key speakers and what investors should know. Biden's Speech: Biden will headline...
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Musk, Trump Hit With UAW Labor Charges Following Union-Busting Remarks: Tesla CEO Suggests UAW President Could Land In Prison
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 3:17pm | 961A multi-hour conversation between Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump included comments about the electric vehicle company's allegations of firing employees who threaten to strike. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is fighting back after the conversation with federal...
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Trump A 'Scab' Says UAW President Shawn Fain, Praises Harris As 'Champion For The Working Class'
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 9:00pm | 486In a recent campaign event in Detroit, United Auto Workers (UAW) leader, Shawn Fain, publicly criticized former President Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. What Happened: Fain, who has been in a public dispute with Trump for months, described the former president as ignorant...
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Trump Says He Will 'End The Electric Vehicle Mandate On Day One' Days After Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Endorsement, Says UAW Chief Should Be 'Fired Immediately'
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 3:01am | 749Former President Donald Trump slammed Joe Biden’s push for electrifying road transport on Thursday, the fourth and final night of the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee. What Happened: “I will end the electric vehicle mandate on day one, thereby saving the auto industry from...
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UAW President Shawn Fain Worried About Biden's Re-Election Chances Against Trump: Report
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 8:48am | 474The United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain reportedly voiced his concerns about President Joe Biden‘s prospects in the upcoming November election against Donald Trump. What Happened: Fain reportedly held a meeting with the UAW executive board to discuss the union’s potential...
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UAW President Shawn Fain Probed For Alleged Demands To Benefit His Domestic Partner
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 8:18am | 501Shawn Fain, the President of the United Auto Workers, is under investigation for allegedly making demands to benefit his domestic partner and her sister. This comes amid a broader probe into the UAW’s internal operations. What Happened: A federal watchdog, Neil Barofsky, is investigating Fain...
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UAW President Shawn Fain Under Federal Scrutiny For Alleged Retaliation Against Union Leaders, Monitor's Probe Widens
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 11:43pm | 650Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers, is under investigation by an independent federal monitor for alleged retaliation against other union leaders. What Happened: The investigation, initiated by monitor Neil Barofsky in February, is examining claims of retaliation against UAW...
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Mercedes Worker Advocates For Better Work-Life Balance Amid Unionization Efforts in Alabama Plant: '...So That We Can Participate In Family Activities'
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:29am | 659Brett Garrard, a Mercedes worker, emphasized the need for better work-life balance and a more predictable schedule as part of the ongoing unionization efforts at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. What Happened: Garrard’s statement, made on Last Call CNBC, comes amid a vote by over 5,000 workers at...
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Elon Musk Is 'Epitome Of Everything That's Wrong With This World,' Says UAW Chief Shawn Fain While Discussing Labor Movement Resurgence Amid Political Divide
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 1:20pm | 669From Amazon.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and UPS to Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Hollywood studios, organized labor is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. after years of decline. “Workers have realized they’ve been getting screwed for decades, and they’re fed up,”...
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Trump Blasts UAW President For Backing Biden: 'Get Rid Of This Dope'
Monday, January 29, 2024 - 9:22am | 622Former President Donald Trump has criticized United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain for endorsing President Joe Biden, asserting that Fain doesn’t comprehend the future of the automobile industry. What Happened: In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump lambasted Fain for his support of...
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UAW President Says 'Can't Fathom' Teamsters Backing Trump, Who 'Cycled Through White House Staff Like Toilet Paper'
Monday, January 29, 2024 - 5:57am | 614United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain dismissed the possibility of the Teamsters union supporting former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, stating he cannot comprehend any union backing the Republican candidate. What...
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UAW Endorsement For Joe Biden Not A Done Deal Yet; Union President Says Will Hold Formal Discussions To Decide
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 12:54am | 473United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain reportedly said on Monday that the union is yet to decide on which presidential candidate to endorse, dashing hopes of an imminent endorsement of President Joe Biden. What Happened: Despite expressing criticism towards ex-President Donald Trump, Fain...
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UAW President Takes Aim At Elon Musk's Wealth In Bid To Woo Tesla Workers: 'You Don't Have To Live Paycheck To Paycheck'
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 11:48pm | 728After securing landmark labor deals with Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has expanded its reach to unionize non-union autoworkers, including those at Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM). What Happened: In a pointed message...