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UAW president on dues increase: Members 'committed to having a strong UAW'
Despite a clear divide on the proposed dues increase for UAW members, union leaders weren't surprised by the 25 percent increase passing. Outgoing UAW President Bob King, who served as moderator for a...
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US auto sales hit 9-year high in May
Brisk demand for SUVs and pickup trucks — and five sunny weekends — pushed U.S. auto sales to a nine-year high in May. Chrysler, Nissan and Toyota all reported double-digit sales gains over last May....
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Before recalls, safety was low in GM hierarchy
To understand how General Motors allowed a problem with a small part to balloon into a crisis, look at the organization chart. As of early last year, the director of vehicle safety was four rungs down...
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GM ignition switch recall: Internal investigation expected to be released...
General Motors Co. is expected to discuss the results of its internal investigation into its delayed ignition switch recall Thursday morning. The Detroit-based automaker today said that GM CEO Mary...
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UAW elects new union president; Dennis Williams wins 98.5% of the vote
UAW delegates today elected Secretary-Treasurer Dennis Williams the union's new president during the 36th UAW Constitutional Convention in Detroit.Watch videoDETROIT, MI - In a landslide vote, UAW...
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New UAW president aware of challenges ahead
During the last round of collective bargaining agreements with the Detroit automakers in 2011, UAW officials opted for the promise of jobs and profit-sharing checks rather than wage hikes. But now,...
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GM to announce executive departures, release ignition switch recall...
Today will likely go down as a turning point in General Motors Co.'s history. The Detroit-based automaker later this morning is expected to release its internal investigation into why the company...
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Live video: GM CEO Mary Barra discusses ignition switch recall investigation
In minutes, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra is expected to discuss the company's internal investigation into why the automaker took years to recall 2.6 million cars linked to at least 13 deaths and...
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GM CEO Mary Barra: 15 employees removed following 'deeply troubling' report
"Deeply saddened and disturbed" is how General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra felt when reading an exhaustive report by former U.S. attorney Anton Valukas on the delayed recall of 2.6 million small cars...
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GM plans compensation for people killed by faulty cars; Company says more...
General Motors Co. is setting up a compensation fund for families of victims and those who have suffered serious physical injuries as the result of faulty ignition switches in millions of vehicles...
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New report details GM's 'incompetence and neglect' over recalls
The 315-page report chronicles "a pattern of incompetence and neglect" that led to "devastating consequences."Watch videoDETROIT, MI- Shortly after General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra announcing the...
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Deaths tied to GM traced to 'catastrophic' decision; Report finds automaker...
Former U.S. attorney Anton Valukas' report on the delayed recall of millions of General Motors vehicles paints an extremely unsettling picture into the company's culture. The report -- a product of...
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2015 collective bargaining between UAW, Detroit automakers to feature new...
The 2015 collective bargaining negotiations between the UAW and Detroit automakers should have some intriguing story lines. Besides the numerous issues expected to be a part of the talks, including...
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Chrysler 200: New ad campaign debuts today, includes '24: Live Another Day'...
"What's a 'Born Maker' made from?" That's what a new ad campaign for the Chrysler brand's "flagship" vehicle looks to answer starting today with a new commercial running across national broadcast and...
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Rick Haglund: GM's successful bankrupty reorganization still political,...
The controversy also still is percolating in the business world with a noted corporate turnaround specialist claiming credit for the successful bankruptcy reorganizations of GM and Chrysler. It’s been...
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GM recalls 89,000 cars; 2012 Buick Veranos, Chevy Camaros, Cruze and Sonics...
General Motors is recalling more than 89,000 autos because of air bag defects and other problems. The automaker said Friday that it is recalling 31,520 model year 2012 Buick Verano and Chevrolet...
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'Car Wars' report: Fiat-Chrysler to fall short of ambitious U.S. market share...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles made waves in the automotive community when announcing its five-year plan a month ago. However, the automaker may have bitten off more than it can chew. According to the 2014...
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Mother of GM crash victim: 'No money in the world can make up for what...
Laura Christian, whose 16-year-old daughter Amber Marie Rose was killed while driving a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt in 2005, was part of a small protest outside of the automaker's Detroit headquarters...
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Convicted Texas woman sues GM alleging faulty ignition to blame for 2004...
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge in a 2004 car crash that killed her fiance is suing General Motors Co.DETROIT (AP) - A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge in a...
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Barra: GM employees 'taking ownership' of recall issue, engaging leaders
General Motors Co. employees are "taking ownership" of the ignition switch crisis and engaging company leaders to make changes, according to CEO Mary Barra.DETROIT, MI- General Motors Co. employees...
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