Dennis Williams
FBI searches Detroit-area home of UAW president Gary Jones
Federal agents on Wednesday searched the suburban Detroit home of the president of the United Auto Workers, apparently another step in a corruption investigation that has netted labor leaders and auto industry officials, and soiled the union's reputation during contract talks with U.S. car companies. The UAW criticized the extraordinary search of Gary Jones' home in Canton Township, insisting it has fully cooperated with authorities. "President Jones is determined to uncover and address any an
UAW boss says Clinton will renegotiate NAFTA if elected
Williams claims Clinton told him she'd renegotiate the still controversial trade agreement signed into law by her husband way back in 1993.
UAW wants to unionize Tesla Fremont plant
UAW president Dennis Williams says he's still interested in getting workers organized at Tesla's Fremont factory.
Ford announces plans for $1.6-billion Mexican factory [UPDATE]
Ford will invest $1.6 billion to build small cars in Mexico, the company announced today, defying the protests of Donald Trump and angering the UAW.
UAW pushes back deadline for deal with GM
The UAW pushed back the deadline for its proposed contract with GM until Nov. 20 to work out an agreement for skilled trades workers. Ford employees continue to vote on their deal, but it looks likely to pass.
UAW ratifies FCA contract
United Auto Workers members have ratified the new proposed contract with FCA US after rejecting the first one. Now, the union needs to craft deals with Ford and General Motors.
Ford F-150 plant in Kansas City threatens to strike
Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant, which builds the F-150, is threatening to strike in the coming days if the UAW workers there don't get a new agreement with the Blue Oval soon.
Detroit 3 and UAW could create healthcare pool
The Big Three and UAW are negotiating on a way to reduce ballooning healthcare costs by possibly creating a pool among the active workers at Ford, GM, and FCA US. UAW President Dennis Williams came up with the idea.
UAW says Trump is 'enemy' of middle class Americans
UAW President Dennis Williams believes Donald Trump's idea to move auto manufacturing out of Michigan and pay workers less only harms the middle class.
New UAW boss Williams talks tough, vows 'no more concessions'
Dennis Williams, the newly elected president of the UAW, had some tough words for American automakers in his inauguration speech at the 2014 UAW Convention, striking down the possibility of any additional concessions from the 400,000-strong union.
Dennis Williams elected UAW president
Back in 2010, on the day that Bob King was elected president of the United Auto Workers, replacing Ron Gettelfinger, Dennis Williams was elected secretary-treasurer of the union. Last December, Williams was nominated to replac