The event was closed to the public, but members of UAW Local 652, which represents workers at General Motors' Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, and other invited guests were in attendance.

The first batch of UAW workers have ratified the newly negotiated contract with GM, a possible sign that other union members will be following suit. Hourly employees at GM's Lansing Grand River ...

The UAW argues that with the right incentives — and pressure — these factories could return to full capacity, reviving local economies in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and beyond. One example ...