American Axle employees on strike, say wages have barely increased in 18 years

Source: WWMT

by Colin Roose| News Channel3 Mon, June 1, 2026 at 6:09 AM

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — United Auto Workers (UAW) members are on strike as of Monday at midnight.

Nearly 1,000 employees at Dauch Corporation, formerly American Axle, are walking out on the job after months of failed labor negotiations.

United Auto Workers Local 2093 members say it’s been 18 years since they’ve been fairly paid, and they’re done making concessions.

They’ve been negotiating a new contract with Dauch since March.


American Axle employees picketing outside of the American Axle/Dauch Corporation plant in Three Rivers, Mich., on June 1, 2026. The workers are on strike after failed contract negotiations with the company. (Bill Krupka/WWMT)


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