Historical Events tagged with "uaw"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

GM Parts Factory Strike in Flint, Michigan

June 5th, 1998 26 years ago

Workers at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, initiated a strike that escalated swiftly, affecting five additional assembly plants. The strike drew attention as workers claimed unfair labor practices and demanded better wages and working conditions. Lasting for seven weeks, it signified a notable moment in labor relations and impacted GM’s production capabilities.

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UAW Officially Leaves AFL–CIO Coalition

July 1st, 1968 56 years ago

The United Auto Workers (UAW) formally separated from the AFL–CIO, marking a significant shift in labor relations in the United States. This decision followed longstanding tensions between the two organizations regarding leadership and direction. The UAW, advocating for a more independent and militant approach towards labor issues, chose to forge its own path in order to better address the unique needs of its membership, primarily in the automotive industry. The separation was emblematic of a broader movement within labor to seek greater autonomy and influence outside of established unions.

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UAW and Ford Clash at River Rouge

May 26th, 1937 87 years ago

Walter Reuther and members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) confronted Ford Motor Company security guards at the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, while distributing UAW literature to workers. This confrontation escalated into a physical conflict as UAW members sought to organize workers and gain support for unionization efforts against Ford's anti-union policies. The incident highlighted tensions between labor representatives and company security, emblematic of the broader struggle for workers' rights in the automotive industry during this period.

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General Motors Recognizes United Auto Workers

February 11th, 1937 88 years ago

The Flint sit-down strike culminated in General Motors officially recognizing the United Auto Workers (UAW) as the bargaining representative for its workers. Initiated in late 1936, this labor action involved thousands of workers occupying the GM plant in Flint, Michigan, demanding better wages and working conditions. The strike was pivotal in the labor movement and changed labor relations in the automotive industry, as GM's recognition of UAW marked a significant victory for organized labor.

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Flint Sit-Down Strike Occupies GM

December 30th, 1936 88 years ago

In a bold move, workers at General Motors in Flint, Michigan, began a sit-down strike, occupying the Fisher Body Plant. The strike aimed to demand better wages and working conditions while preventing the company from operating. It marked a pivotal moment in labor relations as the United Auto Workers union mobilized and garnered public support for workers' rights. The strike sparked broader movements for labor reform and union recognition.

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