LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Thursday, August 17, 2023
Top Stories: UAW strike could cost economy billions; Ford preps salaried workers for UAW strike; Starbucks workers try new tactics; U.S. Steel up for sale? 8 arrested in Sacramento protest & more...
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A UAW Strike Could Cost US Economy More Than $5 Billion in Just 10 Days
A potential strike from the United Auto Workers union's 143,000 members against the "Big Three" automakers could cost the U.S. economy more than $5.6 billion after just 10 days, according to a Thursday report from the Anderson Economic Group. Read more…
Ford demands secrecy as it preps salaried workers for blue-collar jobs if UAW strikes
Ford Motor Company is preparing white-collar workers to do blue-collar jobs in case of a UAW strike, according to internal company materials reviewed by the Free Press. Read more…
As Starbucks Stalls Negotiations, Workers Use New Tactics to Push for Contract
In recent months, the union has initiated new actions to maintain momentum, including Pride strikes, a bus tour, walkouts and “sip-in” protests, as well as finding creative ways to publicize its bargaining demands. Read more…
ArcelorMittal eyes US Steel in bid worth over $7 billion, says report
ArcelorMittal SA, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, is considering a potential offer for US Steel, three people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Read more…
Steel union head calls ArcelorMittal bid for US Steel ‘foolish’
Steelworkers shocked and worried by potential sale of U.S. Steel but contract protects jobs
8 detained during California union protest over state worker contract standoff in Sacramento
At least eight people — including three prominent labor supporters — were detained Wednesday after members and supporters of one of California’s largest state worker unions refused to leave the Capitol swing space, shutting down the Legislature’s office building in Sacramento. Read more…