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FBI searches Detroit-area home of UAW president Gary Jones

UAW statement says it 'has voluntarily responded to every request the government has made'

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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