Tag: March 1946
GM’s Strike-Related Offer Leaves Union Leaders Hanging
In the scorching Detroit heat, a 105-day-old labor standoff between General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers (UAW) hung precariously in the balance. The UAW, led by President R J Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer George Addes, and Vice President Walter P Reuther, anxiously awaited a response from GM on a proposal that could either resolve or…
General Motors, Labor Strike, Michigan 2024
In the midst of a 105-day-old labor standoff, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union is waiting with bated breath for a response from General Motors (GM) on its proposal to hold a worker referendum on the terms of the company’s latest offer. Over 175,000 production workers have been on strike since December, and tensions are…
