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UAW Video Reveals Mercedes CEO's Huge Pay Before Alabama Union Vote
The Facts - Mercedes-Benz CEO Dimitris Psillakis received an 80% pay raise last year while workers had a meager increase. The Daimler contract victory marks another major win for the UAW with record raises, ending of tiers, and profit-sharing. 5,000 workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama will vote to join the UAW from May 13 to […]
UAW and Daimler Truck Strike Historic Tentative Deal
The Facts - The UAW has reached a tentative agreement with Daimler Truck, benefiting 7,300 workers. The four-year agreement includes raises of over 25%, end of wage tiers, and introduction of profit-sharing and COLA. UAW President Shawn Fain celebrates this as a major victory and reflects on the fight for justice at Daimler Truck. Historic […]
Tonight: UAW President, Committee to Reveal Updates before Daimler Contract Ends
The Facts - UAW President, Shawn Fain, and the UAW Daimler Truck North America Bargaining Committee are set to address Daimler workers and allies on Facebook Live before the expiration of the contract for over 7,000 UAW workers. Daimler workers are demanding a contract that reflects Daimler Truck's record profits and includes fair wages and […]
UAW Charges Daimler Truck with Four Unfair Labor Practices
The Facts - The UAW has filed four unfair labor practice charges against Daimler Truck with the NLRB. Daimler Truck is accused of violating workers' rights, including retaliation, interference, discrimination, and failure to bargain in good faith. Daimler workers demand fair wages and working conditions in line with the company's record profits. UAW Files Unfair […]
Volkswagen Workers Secure Historic Union Win in the South - UAW
The Facts - Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the UAW, marking a historic victory. The decision was influenced by the benefits, rights, and improved quality of life UAW members receive. The movement has spread with over 10,000 non-union autoworkers signing union cards and public campaigns launching at multiple companies. Tennessee Volkswagen […]
UAW's New Video Hits Daimler's Profit-hoarding Ahead of Worker Stand-Up
The Facts - Daimler Truck's record profits are not being shared with workers but are instead benefiting wealthy investors. Daimler made nearly $6 billion in 2023, with over half of the profits generated in North America. Daimler Truck workers are preparing to strike for fair pay and job security after a 90% profit increase over […]
UAW's Shawn Fain to Participate in Daimler Truck Picket Rallies
The Facts - UAW President Shawn Fain will join Daimler Truck workers in North Carolina for contract negotiations and practice picket rallies. The workers are seeking a contract that reflects Daimler Truck's record profits and includes fair wages and working conditions. 7,000 Daimler Truck North America workers voted by 96% to authorize a strike if […]
Alabama Mercedes-Benz Workers Apply for UAW Union Election
The Facts - Mercedes-Benz workers have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to join the UAW. Mercedes management is running an anti-union campaign, but a majority of workers have signed union cards. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against Mercedes for illegal union busting and charges in a German court for […]
UAW President, Workers Launch Daimler Truck Talks with Livestreamed Rally
The Facts - UAW President Shawn Fain will hold a rally in North Carolina with Daimler Truck workers as contract negotiations get underway for 7,000 UAW members. The workers are seeking fair wages and improved working conditions, with the current contract set to expire on 26 April. The rally follows a vote by 7,000 Daimler […]
Volkswagen Chattanooga Workers to Vote in Union Election, Apr 17-19 - UAW
TL/DR - Over 4,000 Volkswagen workers are set to vote in their union election on April 17, 18 and 19. The election was filed for last week after a supermajority of the workers signed union cards and it represents the latest breakthrough in the nationwide movement of non-union autoworkers organising to join the UAW. Over […]
