Workers Issues in the US
Mass opposition grows
Ford workers speak out against contract
By our reporters, October 28, 2009
Reporters from the World Socialist Web Site spoke to Ford workers in Michigan on Tuesday, who denounced the UAW-Ford concessions contract, as more locals voted “No.”
Workers Struggles: The Americas
October 27, 2009
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Mass opposition to Ford-UAW concessions contract
By Andre Damon, October 27, 2009
Workers at three US plants have rejected a concessions contract backed by the United Auto Workers and Ford, including a 92 percent “no” vote at a major local in Kansas City, Missouri.
Unite Michigan teachers, students, workers to stop school cuts!
By Statement Socialist Equality Party, October 23, 2009
This statement, calling for opposition to the attack on public education and cuts in school funding, is being distributed to teachers, students and workers in Michigan.
Opposition mounts to UAW-Ford concessions contract
By Jerry White, October 23, 2009
Opposition from rank-and-file workers is mounting to the concessions deal reached by the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co.
Los Angeles city unions back concessions agreement
By Dan Conway, October 22, 2009
The Los Angeles Coalition of City Unions has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the city that will destroy jobs and reduce wages.
Workers Struggles: The Americas
October 20, 2009
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Workers Struggles: The Americas
October 13, 2009
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Workers Struggles: The Americas
October 6, 2009
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General Motors to liquidate Saturn brand
By Jerry White, October 2, 2009
After a deal with billionaire auto dealer Roger Penske unraveled, GM announced it would liquidate its Saturn brand, leading to the elimination of 350 dealerships and at least 13,000 jobs.
GM shuts down assembly plant in Pontiac, Michigan
By Jerry White, September 30, 2009
Tuesday was the last day of work for most of the 1,100 workers at the General Motors Pontiac East Assembly Plant, just north of Detroit.
Workers Struggles: The Americas
September 29, 2009
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