Videos from the Picket Line – 31 Days in
As I write this word is slowly coming in about the potential contract. It doesn’t sound good. That said, when we talked to the UAW…
Will the UAW Vote Down the GM Contract?
Co-published with the American Prospect ROCHESTER, NY – “Keep jobs in America,” shouted 56-year-old African American GM worker John Avery on Wednesday as he waved…
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement w/ GM that Could End Strike
This morning, the United Auto Workers announced that they have reached a tentative agreement that could end the 31-day strike at General Motors. The details…
Nearing a Deal, UAW Will Require GM Workers to Vote on Ending Strike
Payday Report has learned that UAW officials expect the UAW and GM to settle on a tentative union contract in the next 24 hours. The…
A New Fire Burns for the UAW
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – A GM worker chucks wood into the fire barrel on the picket line as a Monday Night Football game blares from…
Top Cuomo Aide: Payday Report is a “piece of garbage”
Folks, Its appear that we have gotten New York Governor Andrew Cuomo all shook up. Today, the Albany Times-Union followed up on our scoop that…
Cuomo Blocking Unemployment Benefits to 3,400 GM Strikers
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK — In some labor-friendly states like Connecticut and New Jersey, workers are eligible for unemployment insurance when they go on strike. However,…
Back in Rochester – More Videos from the Picket Line
We’re Back! On the road that is… Mike Elk and I back in Rochester, NY and we’re committed to covering this til the end. This…
How GM Strikers are Keeping Up Morale as the GM Strike Enters Week 4
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – On Monday morning, CWA Local 1108 member Michael Gerndon and six of his co-workers woke up early, navigated ugly New York…
How GM Pits Younger Workers Against Older Workers
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – As the GM strike enters its third week, 40-year-old African American Jerry Bradley throws a small red football around with his…
Ohio GM Strikers Say They Were Inspired by Teachers’ Strike at Local School
PARMA, OHIO – “Hey guys, I’m Randi,” says American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten as she introduce herself to a GM worker as she…
Help Payday Stay on the Road to Cover the GM Strike
Folks, Help Us Reach Our Goal Donate Here! With the General Motors strike entering its fifth week, the national media is largely ignore the struggle. For…