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GENERAL MOTORS STRIKE  

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

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.

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. "

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The GM strike is not alone.

A strike hits General Motors, as the workers rally for retiree benefits and other important issues. A GM car owner's thoughts on the employees' frustrating situation.

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

What the Union needs to do to survive.

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.

It's only been one day since GM announced they are striking and already the trickle effect has begun.

The rippling effect has already begain!

A discussion of how labor unions have gone from vital to almost unnecessary in the lives of blue collar workers and how today's labor unions are searching for ways to retain their power and remain relevant.

Article questioning the anger and resentment against America's Labor 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?

Union Members Enjoy Annual Picnic Despite Looming Strike.

With this strike, gas price may increase back in the United States, if the government and the union leaders do not quickly resolve the situation

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?

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

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.

The US Department of Labor (US DOL) announced yesterday a plan to reduce the delinquency of labor union financial reporting. According to the Office of Labor Management Standards 30-40% of unions are delinquent in the filing their disclosure reports.

Many industries are supported by labor unions. Do you think it would benefit tower workers to have a labor union that they could join?

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

Howard Zinn has had a remarkable journey since his birth to immigrant parents in 1922: As labor organizer, World War II bomber crewman, college professor and political activist, his wide experience has made him a constructive critic of American society.

Thought provoking look at the current social and economic trends in America.

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.

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

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

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.

An article relating the history of the automobile.

American labor unions are based on power and were once based on labor equality. They are no longer. When a union wants to unionize American Red Cross workers and have already unionized pilots and are ready to unionize physicians, enough is enough!

If you were mention labor unions most people will have an opinion, be it negative or positive, about U. S. labor organizations. Some people would get images of employees picketing loudly outside their places of employment.

History Research Paper

Investing in automotive stock is a bit tricky at the moment.

Unions are organizations that were created to protect employees. They are no longer the driving force they once were; however, they still provide many benefits to both employees and employers.

Unions are becoming less common in the U.S. workforce. The following is an overview of the impact unions can have on unique sets of employees who join together in collective bargaining

General Electric Co. and its two largest labor unions reached tentative agreements Sunday on contracts. The agreements are four year deals and are now subject to ratification. The 11 unions affected by these tentative agreements represent approximately 20,660 GE employees

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.

A look at labor relations pitting unions against management and comments on whether unions are still relevant today

One small company has begun to sell and support union-built computers in response to other manufacturers' labor decisions.

GM history of supporting gasoline dependence, and its general decline, is mirrored today by its abandonment of its one-time lead in Electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Do you drive a Buick auto? Many people do! Thousands of Buicks roll off the GM assembly lines every year. Read this informative article today and find out the story of David Buick!

Not only does this affect the jobs for many residents here in Detroit, but it makes it even harder for those associated with the companies.

GM Partners with Coskata to make ethanol from recycled waste.

A recent notice from an area union representative has me questioning their true purpose. Are union reps really in for the great good of the workers they are supposed to represent?

GM has a plan to dramatically increase its production of flex-fuel vehicles. Coskata Inc. has developed a process for mass producing low cost ethanol. The two companies are teaming up to jump start the ethanol revolution.

GM and Coskata to make bio-fuel from landfill waste.

I love these hybrid vehicles that are coming out. But this one will blow you away.

Although their motoring manufacturers were no match for the might Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, the British led the field in die-cast miniature replica cars from the 1930s up until the late 1960s.

Candidates need votes of union members to be successful.

"Rumors circulated on Friday that General Motors is in preliminary talks with Chrysler over a buyout. If the two were to combine the new GM would own 40% of the American market."

So why have unions lost their luster and appeal? Well the question is easier asked than answered. The truth remains that conflicting ideologies are at the heart of the game.

How do Unions affect Criminal Justice employees?

People are uncertain about the future of the American labor market and are susceptible to joining unions.

new laboratory in neuroinformatics was launched by General Motors (GM) officials who visited the Virginia Tech computer science department in BLACKSBURG, VA.

General Motors Corp. is in early talks to buy Chrysler, the struggling U.S. branch of DaimlerChrysler AG, according to several sources.

Your new car could kill you! New research has lead Japanese manufacturers to rethink the way they make car interiors.

General Motors and OnStar today announced an insurance discount program for low-mileage drivers.

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.

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.

It was more aggressive than the American Federation of Labor and had more radical members.

Tucker Carlson has a bone to pick with organized labor and the AFL-CIO.

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.

Labor Day is a holiday that came from one of America's most tumultuous eras: the Industrial Revolution. Labor Day is a symbol of what men and women fought for during the labor movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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

An essay on issues found throughout the history of American Labor including craft industrialism, Sherman Act jurisprudence, modern liberalism,the National Civic Federation, industrial democracy, and more.

An assessment of American relations with the European Union and how the idea of "dollar diplomacy" affects foreign relations

The ratification votes of both the IUE-CWA and the UE were completed late Wednesday with a vote in the affirmative by 79% of voting union members. The company was informed of the vote this morning.

A beginner's guide to buying used cars.

This GM commercial stands out among the Super Bowl 2007 commercials as one of the most original

After graduating from college, many of us quickly learned that it would take us years to get to the income of our parents and to attain their level of purchasing power.

The 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report has been released, and new cars and redesigned models are key players in this year's report. The car manufacturer that had the best improvement for the 2008 report was General Motors. Three of their vehicles led the way for GM.

Toyota's incredible success as a truly global corporate power can be attributed to many factors, but the one that sets it apart is its emphasis upon being a "good corporate citizen" of every country in which it does business.

China's growing economy poses huge problems for American companies

On Tuesday, all unions and supporters are asked to report to Hollywood and Ivar to begin a "Labor Solidarity" march down Hollywood Blvd.

Blistering commentary on why we need to stop coddling the obese, or else.

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

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.

Credit unions have been loosening restrictions on who can join. With higher savings yields, most people should join a union and there are several ways to see if you are eligible to join.

How the United States, Car companies (GM, General Motors) stand on oil dependence. EV1

There are advantages to banking with credit unions, but are credit unions really the best option for everyone? The following information will help you decide if a credit union or a bank is right for your individual preferences and financial needs.

Martin will share driving duties of the 01 Chevrolet for MB2 Motorsports with current Ford driver in the Busch Series, Regan Smith.

Anyone in the market for a new or used car is in luck when shopping in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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.

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

Unions have outlived their usefulness in the US. Pure and simple. NOT one striking employee has ever gotten back lost wages.

Globalization, feminism and the labor movement, terms not initially considered jointly as crucially defining self-identity. But as the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows.

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

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

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.

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

A viable alternative to the internal combustion engine has long existed, but the powers that be (i.e. the oil and automotive industries) have used their considerable political clout to thwart this revolutionary technology in their own interests.

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