United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members began a strike at American Axle's plant in Three Rivers, Michigan early Monday morning. The union is seeking to restore wages that were cut during the Great Recession.
Key Takeaways
UAW Local 2093 began a strike at American Axle's Three Rivers, Michigan plant on Monday. The union is seeking to restore wages cut during the Great Recession.
- UAW Local 2093 members walked off the job at midnight
- Union seeks wage restoration after 2008 cuts from $29/hour to $14.50/hour
- Strike threatens GM truck production, including Silverado and Sierra models
- Plant produces axles for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Start Time | Broad Agreement | Strike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday | |
| Wage Cuts In 2008 | Broad Agreement | $29/hour cut to $14.50/hour during Great Recession | |
| Current Wages | Broad Agreement | $22/hour after five-year progression | |
| Profit And Executive Compensation | Broad Agreement | $8.4 billion in profits, CEO earned $111 million over past decade | |
| Company Response | Broad Agreement | Company calls strike disappointing, committed to good faith negotiations |
Strike Start Time
Broad AgreementStrike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday
Wage Cuts In 2008
Broad Agreement$29/hour cut to $14.50/hour during Great Recession
Current Wages
Broad Agreement$22/hour after five-year progression
Profit And Executive Compensation
Broad Agreement$8.4 billion in profits, CEO earned $111 million over past decade
Company Response
Broad AgreementCompany calls strike disappointing, committed to good faith negotiations
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The strike began at 12:01 a.m., with picketing starting at 6 a.m., according to UAW statements on social media and its website. Nearly 1,000 workers are participating in the strike after contracts expired on May 31. The union says many of their workers saw hourly wages cut from $29 to $14.50 during the Great Recession.
American Axle, headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier for General Motors and produces parts for various GM vehicles including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. The Three Rivers plant also supplies components for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups, as well as parts for Stellantis' Chrysler Pacifica minivan.
UAW President Shawn Fain joined Local 2093 members on Sunday to announce the strike, stating that American Axle had 'failed to offer a fair contract before the expiration deadline.' The union claims American Axle has taken in $8.4 billion in profits over the past decade while its CEO received $111 million in compensation during that same period.
A spokesman for Dauch Corp., formerly known as American Axle and Manufacturing, called the strike 'disappointing' but expressed commitment to negotiating with the union in good faith. GM is closely monitoring the situation and assessing any potential impact on production. The automaker currently has about two weeks' worth of axles in stock.
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