UAW Local 2093 to Strike at Three Rivers Plant Over Unfair Practices

UAW Local 2093 Set to Strike at American Axle's Three Rivers Plant

As the deadline passed without a fair contract offer from American Axle, members of UAW Local 2093 have announced plans to commence an unfair labor practice strike at the company's Three Rivers facility. The walkout is scheduled for 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 1, with additional picket lines forming at 6:00 A.M. the same day. Media personnel are invited to join the union members at both designated times outside the plant premises.

Strike Details

Who: UAW Local 2093 members from American Axle/Dauch

What: Launch of strike

Where: 1 Manufacturing Way, Three Rivers, MI 49093

When: Walkout at 12:01 A.M., additional pickets at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, June 1

Background and Context

The roots of discontent date back to 2008 when American Axle workers faced significant concessions to keep the plant operational amid the Great Recession. During that period, employees who once earned up to $29 per hour saw their wages reduced to $14.50. Despite the passing of 18 years, wages have not fully rebounded, currently maxing out at $22 per hour after a five-year scale progression. Adjusted for inflation, current wages are nearly half of what they were before 2008.

Economic Disparities

Despite the workers' sacrifices, American Axle has reported a decade-long profit of $8.4 billion as a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. Over this prosperous period, the company's CEO earned $111 million, while the top five executives collectively received nearly $231 million. In stark contrast, UAW members at the Three Rivers plant report difficulties meeting basic living expenses, with some resorting to sleeping in their vehicles.