Tim Smith
BlueOval SK Workers Push for Union Amid Kentucky NLRB Election Fight
BlueOval SK workers in Glendale, KY, push for unionization to secure safer working conditions, echoing Ford's historic labor battles. Voting is set for August 26-27.
UAW criticizes Texas GOP for prioritizing wealthy over worker welfare
UAW's Tim Smith criticizes Texas GOP's Special Session for prioritizing redistricting and tax cuts for billionaires over vital infrastructure and worker needs.
UAW urges NLRB to investigate Ford, BOSK for anti-union practices
UAW urges NLRB to probe Ford's anti-union tactics at BOSK in KY, as workers demand safer conditions, highlighting broader EV battery labor issues.
GM's $4 Billion Reinvestment Boosts Union Jobs in Tennessee's Spring Hill
GM's $4B U.S. plant reinvestment, including Spring Hill, TN, marks a shift towards union jobs in the South, boosted by UAW's advocacy for worker rights.
UAW members strike against Lockheed Martin over unfair labor practices
Over 900 UAW members strike at Lockheed Martin for fair wages amid record profits, highlighting broader labor tensions and corporate greed issues in the defense sector.
UAW Local 1853 Ratifies First Contract with Ultium in Spring Hill, TN
Nearly 1,000 UAW members at Ultium in Spring Hill, TN, ratified their first contract, setting a precedent for EV battery plant workers' rights nationwide.
Woodbridge Corp workers strike over wages, benefits, and seniority issues
On October 30, UAW Local 472 at Woodbridge Corp in Lithonia, GA, went on strike over unresolved issues of wages, benefits, and seniority, echoing wider UAW efforts.
Tennessee Ultium Workers Join UAW in Majority Union Vote
A majority of workers at Ultium Cells in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking a significant win for autoworkers in the South.
UAW Workers Strike at El Paso's Penske Logistics over Bargaining Dispute
The Facts - Members of Local 286 at Penske Logistics have gone on strike due to unfair labor practices and the company's refusal to negotiate a first contract. The workers, who formed their union over a year ago, are seeking fair pay, paid time off, and better healthcare benefits. Workers are pushing for a raise […]
UAW Members Approve Historic Daimler Truck Contract
The Facts - UAW members at Daimler Truck ratified a new contract by 94.5%, benefiting 7,300 workers. The deal includes a 25% raise, profit-sharing and Cost-of-Living for the first time. The agreement ends the tiered wage system, ensuring equal pay for equal work. Historic Daimler Truck Contract Ratification by UAW Members In a record turnout, […]
