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"Climate Change Protest (3): Young UAW Member" by Thomas Altfather Good is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Automotive Manufacturers Lay Low And Watch The Trump Tide Ebb And Flow

Automotive manufacturers seem to have blocked their news feeds from headlines about electric vehicles. Yet positive news about EVs persists. Forbes wrote recently, “Electric Vehicles Set Records: Smart Policy Can Ensure America Leads Global Markets.” Another media outlet proclaimed that “EVs now rival gas vehicles for reliability and longevity per new … [continued]

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The NLRB Is Now Aligned With Trumpsters — How Can The UAW Stand Strong For…

Earlier this week, two US Senators blocked a Democrat’s attempt to hold a second term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In past years, that might not have seemed so serious. However, with once-and-future President Donald J. Trump already holding court from Mar-a-Lago, the Trumpsters’ effect on worker rights … [continued]

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What Role Will Autoworkers Play In The Upcoming US Presidential Election?

US Vice President Kamala Harris said this week that she would offer tax credits to companies that increase “good union jobs” like the ones that the steel industry brought to Pennsylvania. Harris also said she would prioritize investments in strengthening factories and retooling existing ones. The comments came in a … [continued]

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Trump & Musk Pal Around While UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Them Both

The UAW has filed federal labor charges against what it calls “disgraced billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk” due to their illegal attempts to threaten and intimidate workers, whether explicitly or implicitly. Workers who self-advocate for better working conditions by engaging in protected concerted activity, such as strikes, cannot be … [continued]

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Navigating the EV Transition: 4 Emerging Impacts on Auto Manufacturing Jobs

As momentum for electric vehicles accelerates in the U.S., a skilled and trained auto manufacturing workforce will be necessary for a successful transition. Policies like the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have helped deliver more than $154 billion in investments into building electric vehicles and components. By 2035, EVs could … [continued]