A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks will continue on Saturday.
Category: Organized Labor
U.A.W. Widens Strikes at G.M. and Stellantis, but Cites Progress in Ford Talks
The union designated 38 spare parts distribution centers as additional strike targets at General Motors and Stellantis.
U.A.W. Strike Hits Home in Michigan, the Auto State
Fewer Michigan residents work in auto manufacturing than before, but a strike by U.A.W. members is a reminder of what the industry still means to the state.
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum.
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.
U.A.W. Starts Strike Small, but Repercussions Could Prove Far-Reaching
The union targeted three factories: one run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
U.A.W. Prepares for Partial Strike Against Detroit Automakers on Friday
The union’s president, Shawn Fain, said negotiators were nowhere near an agreement and ruled out a contract extension while talks continued.
Veteran Studio Negotiator Faces Striking Writers and Actors
Carol Lombardini, the studio voice in union talks, values a low profile. That hasn’t kept striking writers and actors from casting her as a villain.
New Union Leaders Take a Harder Line
Pushed by angry members, unions representing actors, autoworkers and UPS employees are becoming increasingly assertive under new leadership.
Hollywood Writers and Studios to Restart Talks After Standoff
The actors’ union has historically been more willing to negotiate, but when Fran Drescher took a hard line as its leader, executives shifted their focus to the other striking guild.