Honda Workers Don’t Want More UAW Antics
Since the union signed its 2023 “record contracts,” thousands of UAW members have faced layoffs, indefinite job losses, and reduced hours. We believe in giving autoworkers the facts they deserve.
State-by-State: The Impact on Autoworkers
From Ohio to Georgia, here’s how the 2023 UAW contracts have affected different regions.
Ohio
6,846
Recent Layoffs
12.1%
Union Density
Major temporary and indefinite layoffs at Stellantis and GM, with thousands missing paychecks.
Indiana
9%
Union Density in IN
253
Recent UAW Layoffs
253
Indefinite Layoffs
At GM Fort Wayne Assembly Plant
Georgia
3.8%
Union Density in GA
Unlike the UAW-represented Big Three, who have had an estimated 38,000 layoffs since their most recent contracts in 2023, Honda’s transmission plant in Georgia has never had a mass layoff.
Alabama
6.6%
Union Density in AL
The state’s lack of unions has given automakers the flexibility needed to thrive, creating countless opportunities for Alabamians.
UAW Layoff Tracker
Keep tabs on the newest data regarding layoffs under the UAW’s 2023 contracts. Check out which plants are most affected and how many workers are impacted.
38047
Estimated UAW Members Laid Off Since the UAW’s “Record Contracts”
What’s Wrong With the UAW?
The UAW has long promised job security to its members. However, since the 2023 contracts took effect, around 38,000 members have experienced temporary or permanent layoffs. Even those who remain employed report fewer hours and smaller paychecks.
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Failing Its Membership
The UAW promises its members job security. However, since the union signed its 2023 “record contracts” with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (Chrysler), approximately 38,000 UAW members have experienced temporary or permanent layoffs. In some cases, such as at Stellantis’s Warren Truck Assembly Plant, a full third of the plant’s workforce (over 1,000 autoworkers) have been given indefinite layoffs.
Things aren’t much better for UAW members who’ve managed to keep their jobs. Many remaining autoworkers at UAW facilities report being scheduled for fewer hours than before the new contracts, and say that they’re actually bringing home less pay than they did before the contract.
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Colored by Corruption
In 2017, the Department of Justice launched a multi-year corruption investigation into the UAW which ended with the conviction of 12 top union officials – including two UAW Presidents. As part of the settlement, the UAW agreed to accept a court-appointed corruption monitor to keep an eye on the union and make sure it cleansed itself of corruption.
Last year, that monitor sounded the alarm after UAW President Shawn Fain removed authority from several top officials on the union’s executive council. Both officials accused the President’s Office of financial misconduct and alleged that they were the victims of retaliation for not partaking in this misconduct.
The monitor investigated the claims and quickly reported that the UAW’s leadership was attempting to block his access to documents needed for the investigation. The monitor needed to sue the union and get a court order to force the union to hand over the documents. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Dues Blues
The UAW charges you a monthly fee for the privilege of its representation. The dues rate is set by a vote at the UAW’s national convention, rather than your individual plant deciding how much it wants to pay in dues.
While dues theoretically pay for the cost of your union representation, they also fund the salaries and activities of the UAW’s staff members. This includes over 500 six-figure salaries for UAW officers and staff, $10 million in legal fees, and almost $8 million on hotels and travel.
The UAW’s total spending has doubled over the past decade, despite the number of UAW members significantly declining.