UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

Hyundai supplier to invest $114M in expanding Alabama operations

The project will add a new production building at Shinhwa Auto USA's Auburn site and expand the driveshaft manufacturer's die-casting operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2023

President Biden urges Big Three, UAW to reach a deal to avoid strike

The White House released a statement asking both sides to find common ground before the United Auto Workers contract expires next month.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing?

As manufacturers look to retain talent in a crunched labor market, more companies are evaluating their paid family leave policies. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 14, 2023

How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 11, 2023

UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 4, 2023

Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

By Eric Walz • Aug. 1, 2023

A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023

UAW president warns Ford, GM, Stellantis that it’s ‘time to pay up’

More than 140,000 workers could strike this fall when the union’s contracts with the automakers expire on Sept. 14.

By Michael Brady • June 20, 2023

7 trends transforming the automotive industry

Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2023

Canoo secures lease for Oklahoma manufacturing facility

The EV maker will occupy a 500,000 square-foot site, with room for expansion, as it prepares to scale vehicle production.

By Megan Ruggles • April 20, 2023

Ford to make 500,000 EV pickup trucks a year at Tennessee plant

The 3,600-acre campus includes a battery manufacturing site that can delivery batteries and assembly packs within half an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 30, 2023

Ultium workers at Ohio plant vote to unionize

The battery maker had refused to recognize union efforts, despite a majority of the employees pushing for the labor union.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022