Monday, May 12, 2008 Union slams Axle plans UAW negotiator calls proposed wage rollbacks, plant closures too drastic; supplier defends offer. Eric Morath / The Detroit News DETROIT — American Axle’s demands for deep wage cuts and plans to close all but two of its striking plants are too drastic for the United Auto Workers [...]

Monday, May 12, 2008 UAW strikes sting GM dealers They feel pinch over parts shortage, lack of diverse inventory as clients wait indefinitely for custom cars. Sharon Terlep / The Detroit News The choice was painful but the mechanics at Roth Chevrolet saw no other option. They needed rear axle parts to repair a customer’s [...]