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Judge rejects GM request to delay Delphi bankruptcy hearings

A bankruptcy judge denied a request by General Motors to suspend bankruptcy hearings for its main parts supplier, Delphi Corp


UAW files grievance over Jeep incentives

May 17, 2006 The union that represents Toledo Jeep Assembly workers has filed a grievance against DaimlerChrysler AG


UAW expected to OK Delphi walkout

May 13, 2006 The UAW is expected to approve a strike against Delphi Corp. this weekend, now that local unions across the country have tallied their votes.


In early voting, Delphi workers favor allowing a strike

May 11, 2006 Workers at a half-dozen plants where the votes already have been counted have overwhelmingly favored allowing a strike, and local union officials say they expect the same results in voting that will take place until Sunday at 22 Delphi plants


British GM workers walk out over job cut comments

May 10, 2006 LONDON (Reuters) - Workers at General Motors Europe's Ellesmere Port plant in Britain walked off the job on Thursday after the company said it had proposed cutting nearly 1,000 jobs at the factory, a union official said.


Embattled UAW units see Delphi strike vote passing

May 9, 2006 United Auto Workers locals see a strong likelihood members will authorize a strike against Delphi Corp. (DPHIQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research), given the bankrupt auto parts maker's plan to close plants, cut jobs, and slash wages and benefits.


Delphi to hire despite labor woes

May 8, 2006 Bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp., which is looking to shed thousands of workers nationwide, is hiring temporary workers at its Needmore Road plant.


Delphi due to apply tomorrow for labour contracts to be annulled

May 8, 2006 Delphi Corp. is due to ask a New York bankruptcy court tomorrow, 9 May, to nullify its existing labour contracts and retirement benefits – an application already delayed once to allow continued negotiations, which have apparently yet to bear fruit.



Workers strike Canadian supplier to GM

OSHAWA, Ontario - Workers have staged a wildcat strike at a Canadian plant that supplies bumpers to General Motors Corp. For now, GM says it has enough of a stock to avoid a disruption of its production.


Delphi hiring temporary workers to replace retirees

DAYTON | Delphi Corp.'s hiring of temporary production workers at starting pay of $14 an hour will serve as an insurance policy as longtime hourly employees take advantage of a retirement incentive program, the company and an analyst said Friday.


NO HOLDS BARRED

May 14, 2006 Both sides in the labor battle at America's largest auto parts supplier, Delphi, are trying to ratchet up the pressure. Delphi's management asked a bankruptcy judge to throw out its labor agreements


Auto Strike? Not Likely

May 11, 2006 This brings me to the stories about Delphi, the largest auto parts maker in the world. Delphi is in bankruptcy


UAW 'overwhelmingly' ratifies 6-year pact at AK's Zanesville Works

May 10, 2006 AK Steel Corp. announced Tuesday evening that members of the United Auto Workers Local 4104 at its Zanesville Works ratified a new contract with the steelmaker.


Bankruptcy hearing could seal GM's fate

May 9, 2006 A judge will rule on whether Delphi can dump its labor contracts. The decision could lead to a strike that forces GM into Chapter 11.


Delphi argues for permission to void labor deals

May 9, 2006 Bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. on Tuesday argued for permission to void its existing labor contracts with unions, saying it needs the authority to succeed in its efforts to reorganize its money-losing North American operations.


Delphi due to apply tomorrow for labour contracts to be annulled

May 8, 2006 Delphi Corp. is due to ask a New York bankruptcy court tomorrow, 9 May, to nullify its existing labour contracts and retirement benefits – an application already delayed once to allow continued negotiations, which have apparently yet to bear fruit.


Workers authorize strike at Delphi

May 5, 2006 United Auto Workers Local 696, which represents hourly workers at Delphi Corp.'s Needmore Road plant, voted Sunday to authorize a strike if an agreement can't be reached with the company.


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