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I have been a member of UAW Local 716 for the last 16 years. Even though I have never worked in an auto plant, I have walked a picket line and I support the strike against General Motors.

Sources at the bargaining table of the UAW and General Motors contract negotiations believe that a GM strike is imminent.

An article about how the UAW strike will affect the people in Michigan and how th strike might be resolved.

The GM strike is not alone.

Workers and members of U.A.W. local 2209 on strike at G.M. Fort Wayne Assembly.

The beginning of the UAW strike at the local UAW plant in Bedford Indiana

UAW members thought that the talks were actually being productive over this past weekend. But at 1:40am this morning the UAW had announced that the strike deadline would be at 11:00 am.

General Motors and the UAW strike today places another whammy to our local economy here in Holland Michigan. Many of the auto parts suppliers are a big part of our local economy.

On September 26, 2007, the United Auto Workers and General Motors came to an agreement on ending the union strike. "

Discussing the job security at factories and the recent strikes with UAW and GM

An interview with a UAW representative in the middle of this strike and pending "cease-fire"

The American worker better wake up to the fact, as the UAW goes so goes our nation's unions.

This strike has already affected the lives of others that don't run under the UAW union. How will this affect the rest of the nation?

There are people in the UAW that believe that recent opening of an engine plant in China is just a tactic to tease the Union right before the national cotractual negotiations.

In addition to VEBA, lets talk about the other specifics that not too many of us are addressing at this time, and what it will mean for the UAW workers now and in the years to come.

After only a day and half of the strike a tentative a greement has been reached.

As the automobile industry continues to suffer including Chrysler, GM, and Ford Motor Company cuts in costs must be made everywhere.

This bittersweet situation has got people around the country making an issue.

What the Union needs to do to survive.

On February 26th - 3,650 UAW members went on strike against the company American Axle after renegotiation of their contract failed. These UAW workers are still on strike and continue to hold their ground not allowing American Axle to Bully its employees.

This article takes a closer look at what makes Saturn Corporation a "different kind of car company". The primary focus will be if the co-management role of workers at Saturn has been successful and worth the risk of implementation at other manufacturing facilities.

Documentation provided by a UAW official to me shows which plants are staying, which ones will be sold, and which ones will close.

Next month could be a pivotal moment for domestic car companies, employees, and even the future of the U.S. auto industry as representatives from GM, Ford, and Chrysler meet with the United Auto Workers Union to begin new contract talks.

An article relating the history of the automobile.

Foxwoods Resort and Casino - run by the Mashantucket Tribal Nation - has become the subject of a union organizing drive by the UAW. The effort has reportedly escalated over the past month.

Sources inside UAW leadership believe that this round of negotiations will either lead to the long-term success of the UAW, or the union's short-term demise.

The journalistic prejudices against content sites like Associated Content led them to disreguard an article that gave inside information about the negotiations between the UAW and General Motors.

GM's refusal to guarantee job security for it's employees has prompted a strike. All other points on the demands were covered. Not a guarantee to keep jobs in the country however. How does that affect the average worker?

The rippling effect has already begain!

This is a story about a friend who has lost her source of income due to the General Motors strike in the St. Louis area.

The NLRB ordered a new certification election and overturned a June 2006 election in which union supporters intimidated and threatened other employees.

This article explains what the jobs bank is, and why it is so important to both sides in this contractual negotiation.

Does any one really care that GM workers are on strike again?

Many may be against the U.A.W. strike with General Motors, but it is echoing the voices of many of the American workers. Manufacturing has been the back bone of our economy every since the industrial revolution.

Flint, Michigan, the birthplace of General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), is facing the devastating affects of the closing of 11 General Motors’ plants which results in approximately 30,000+ jobs lost.

As we enter into the brand new NASCAR Nextel Cup season, it is time to take a look at the top 45 drivers, and how they rank.

Comments made by Republican candidate Mitt Romney at a Davenport, Iowa appearance on December 19th, plus comments on candidates Huckabee, Edwards and Romney by the locals, plus first-time voter Miles Chiontti's coverage of Republican candidate Fred Thompson.

A program that offers tools to help women recognize abusive or predatory behavior in order to avoid relationships with potential violent offenders.

This is an article on the good, the bad, and the ugly of unions.

In a fragile economic time, such as this, it seems only just that a hard working employee would seek to know that they had job security.

Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon missed the Chase for the Championship in 2005. But they weren't the only big names that missed out on NASCAR's version of the playoffs.

Earnhardt Jr and Gordon are NASCAR's two most identifiable figures, and throughout their careers they have seemed to be able to play nice out on the track. Perhaps they were only tolerating each other.

The collectivistic xenophobes and jingoists on both sides of the partisan aisle believe that independent migrants and free trade are responsible for the destruction of the economy, are subsidized, and are an assault on America's "national sovereignty."

Senior Citizen Centers in Peoria, Illinois

Is September 1st your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

In the past the presidency has been a relatively weak office, but in today's post 9-11 political atmosphere, the president has been able to wield powers akin to those of an "imperial" president.

This is a discussion of whether or not OSHA has been helpful or harmful since it's inception.

Two ballot proposals have crossed the threshold in Michigan, one is stem cell related and one is a government reform plan that critics charge is just a Trojan horse for Democrats to gain power.

Mike Gravel got to eat at a very nice steakhouse in Florida.

The NASCAR Nextel Cup season is right around the corner. Here are the top 45 drivers.

In 1903, W.E.B. DuBois wrote that "the problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color line." What can we say of 2008? This begins one man's diary.

Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino failed to convince an Administrative Law Judge that the Union had violated "laboratory conditions" of a certification election.

Analysis of the Plastech buy out of Collins & Aikman and bankruptcy, Daimler-Benz takeover of Chrysler, the Acustar quandry and loss of 2,000 jobs.

My Illusions...

Locations, dates, and times of flu shots in Detroit.

My take on some of the ramifications of a Hillary Clinton Presidency.

New legislation will require American Auto Manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency. These manufacturers are fighting hard to thwart the legislation. However, they do so at their own demise.

The National Labor Relations Board has certified the Teamsters as exclusive bargaining representative for Fed Ex home delivery drivers at two facilities in Wilmington, MA.

I spent a few years working as a political advisor. It was an interesting job that many do not even realize exists.

Lesson outline for Social Studies unit which focuses on Labor Day. Unit covers history, geography and culture. Adaptations for K-8.

'The magic City', Birmingham was built as an industrial center and was named after its British counterpart because of this.

The NASCAR Nextel Cup season is right around the corner.

Most Union leaders are more corrupt then the Unions would like to admit.

There are many reason why the dwindling numbers of Union members do not harm the love that the Democrats have for the Unions.

A Guide to Car Blogs for Car Enthusiasts.

Because automotive workers have lived the good life they have encured heavy debt. This heavy debt may force workers to reject pay decreases.

I will proceed with the assumption that the goal of management is to provide the best possible facility and is willing to budget accordingly. The overall goal of the facility I would recommend would revolve around the betterment of the employee as a whole.

Just because Starbucks has some complaints pending against it, it doesn't really mean they've violated the law.

"There are things inside of these walls, that these inmates do, that no one should witness or be subject to, NO ONE..! People should be thankful there are those of us willing to do this job."

A humorous look at parents "helping" with homework.

Will the money man finally acquire his dream of owning an auto company?

Dealers at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City have voted to join the United Auto Workers union. Dealers at the casino are hopeful that having a labor union will improve working conditions and raise the minimum pay.

Ford Motor has survived throughout the years by stepping up to the plate to deal with labor relations. As the company faces its biggest threat of uncertainty, it once again finds itself hoping labor relations can save it from utter defeat.

The International Union of Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) has filed paperwork with the New Jersey Casino Control Commission to begin a labor drive for security officers in Atlantic City.

An analysis of voting behavior as influenced by organized labor institutions in the 2000 National Election.

Trump Resorts has filed an objection with the National Labor Relations Board. The objection disputes the results of a recent election where casino dealers at Trump Plaza decided to form a labor union.

The major bit of news that is coming out of Detroit today is that DaimlerChrysler has announced that it is selling almost all of the Chrysler Group to Cerberus Capital Management LP. The sale of Chrysler totals $7.4 billion.

It was annouced on May 14, 2007 that DaimlerChrysler would sell off the Chrysler Group for $7.4 billion to Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm.

I'll be honest with you. As the talks of a possible strike emerged and then became a reality, I was a little miffed. Why? Because it was affecting me and not very positively. One of my favorite past times has come to a screeching halt. But is there more at stake?

Regarding the strike, let's take a look at the top ten rated television shows, according to the Nielson ratings, and see how America's ten favorite television programs will be directly affected if this strike continues.

The Writer's Strike is causing shows to lose millions of dollars.

A look at how the continuing writers strike is starting to effect more than just our regular scheduled programming.

GM decided that they want to become a car company again and want to produce fuel efficient vehicles. But is it too late?

Tina Fey, politics, Live show, write's strike ends

We got a bargain on our GM Astro, but we found out it was a deal with the devil the first time it overheated.

If we don't end this strike and fast America as we know it and possibly all of civilization will be destroyed. The economy will crumble. World leaders will cower in fear.

GM CEO, Rick Wagoner, announced today that the automaker will take drastic measures to ensure its survival.

Nursing strikes are common in breastfeeding babies of all ages, and can be caused by many factors. Here are the characteristics and some of the causes of a nursing strike, and what you can do to help get baby back to the breast.

The writers strike may be affecting more than the actors.

I know it sounds like a new freezer product or an Antarctic exploration but it's a pretty good game by Sierra and Valve. The game is a spin off of their wildly popular on line game Counter Strike.

Now that the strike is over, what will happen to your favorite TV Shows?

Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. sells its Brite-Strike Tactical Blue-Dot Patrol Officer series for police officers. The Brite-Strike Protector series are available for sale to the public for self-defense.

So you play Counter-strike. But you want to learn how to play organized Counter-Strike with your team or friends. This guide/tutorial will show you how to play Counter-Strike as a more organized sport, or in CS terms, "scrimming."

On November 5th the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike. The strike was due to an inability for industry heads to agree to the demands the WGA had pertaining to residual payments for digital media. What does a strike mean for the everyday television viewer?

In this segment of my ongoing Counter-strike tutorials, I will explain in detail the strengths, weaknesses, and proper usage of each respective weapon in the game.

The WGA has set out specific rules for the studio companies to abide by. Tomorrow will mark the first day of the strike leaving many studios in limbo for signing new writers.