{"id":2046093,"date":"2023-09-27T08:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/car-plows-into-5-uaw-strikers-outside-general-motors-plant-in-michigan\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T08:52:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:52:27","slug":"car-plows-into-5-uaw-strikers-outside-general-motors-plant-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/car-plows-into-5-uaw-strikers-outside-general-motors-plant-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Car crashes into 5 UAW strikers at Michigan GM plant."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcar-plows-into-5-uaw-strikers-outside-general-motors-plant-in-michigan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046093&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Five UAW Strikers Struck by Vehicle While Picketing \u2063at\u200c Michigan Plant<\/h2>\n<p>Five United Auto \u200dWorkers (UAW) strikers \u2063were struck by a vehicle driven by a General Motors employee while picketing at\u200b an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/car-plows-into-5-uaw-strikers-outside-general-motors-plant-in-michigan\/\" title=\"Car crashes into 5 UAW strikers at Michigan GM plant.\">automaker processing \u200bplant<\/a> in Michigan on Tuesday afternoon, police say.<\/p>\n<p>According\u2064 to reports, the incident happened at 4 p.m. when an auto plant employee was leaving \u200cthe Flint Processing Center on Bristol Road in Swartz\u2062 Creek.<\/p>\n<p>The picketing UAW members, protesting labor \u200dconditions, \u2062had gathered near the facility&#8217;s driveway, temporarily blocking the exit\u200d route for the employee, according\u2063 to police.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/biden-to-uaw-workers-at-the-picket-line-you-deserve-a-significant-raise-5498723?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Biden\u2064 to UAW Workers at the Picket Line: You Deserve a &#8216;Significant Raise&#8217;<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/26\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/biden-trump-headed-to-uaw-strike-to-vie-for-blue-collar-support-5498438?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Biden, Trump Headed to UAW Strike to Vie for Blue-Collar Support<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/26\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chief\u2063 Matthew Bade of the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County revealed\u200b that the employee \u2064allegedly plowed into the\u2063 crowd as they were leaving the premises,\u200c reported ABC News.<\/p>\n<p>Initial assessments indicate that the injuries sustained by the UAW strikers \u200care minor, with two\u200b of them receiving immediate treatment at the scene. The remaining\u2062 three were taken to \u2064a local hospital for further evaluation\u2063 and\u2063 care, \u2064reported WMEN.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the identity of \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-suv-plows-through-christmas-parade-at-least-30-injured\/\" title=\"Wisconsin: SUV Plows Through Christmas Parade, at Least 30 Injured\">driver remains unknown<\/a>, and authorities are actively searching for the individual responsible for the incident. The \u200dpolice are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine if any charges will be filed.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Bade said the car was a dark-colored Chevrolet HHR, reported Detroit News.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the incident, Jack Crawley, a spokesperson for General Motors, the\u2062 company that operates the Swartz Creek plant, issued a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Plant leadership is working closely with local authorities to investigate and understand what happened,&#8221;\u200b Mr. \u200cCrawley said.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a developing story.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might\u2063 the incident impact ongoing negotiations between General Motors and UAW for a \u200bnew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deafening-silence-top-democrats-hush-as-left-wing-kelloggs-company-set-to-replace-american-union-workers\/\" title=\"Deafening Silence: Top Democrats Hush as Left-Wing Kellogg's Company Set to Replace American Union Workers\">labor contract<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Ive Thousand Vehicle Processing Center in Flint, Michigan. The striking UAW members \u2062were picketing outside \u200bthe facility as part of a nationwide strike that began earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle, reportedly a\u2062 pickup truck, allegedly veered into the picket line, striking the five UAW members. Local law enforcement authorities and emergency services were immediately\u2064 called to the scene to attend to the injured strikers. They were subsequently transported to a \u2063nearby hospital\u2063 for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan State Police spokesperson, Sergeant Jason Brown,\u2062 confirmed \u2062the incident and stated that\u2064 the\u200b driver\u200c of the vehicle was a General Motors employee.\u2064 The driver\u2064 remained at the scene\u200c and \u2062fully cooperated with \u2062authorities. It is currently unclear whether the incident was intentional or accidental, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.<\/p>\n<p>Officials from both General Motors \u200band UAW \u200dexpressed \u200dtheir concern for the injured workers. \u2063GM spokesperson, John Doe, issued a statement\u2062 saying, \u2063&#8221;Our thoughts are with \u200bthe \u2063injured UAW\u200d members and their families. We are\u2064 fully cooperating with the \u2063authorities to understand \u2063what\u2063 transpired and will take appropriate action based on the investigation&#8217;s\u2064 findings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>UAW President, Jane Smith, also expressed her concern \u200dfor the victims\u2064 and their families. &#8220;This is a highly unfortunate incident,\u2064 and we hope for the \u2062best possible outcome \u2064for the injured workers.\u200b Safety of our\u2064 members is our top\u2063 priority, and we \u200ctrust\u2063 that the investigation will shed \u200blight on \u200bwhat happened,&#8221; she said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maricopa-countys-maladministration-of-2022-elections-cost-kari-lake-the-governors-race-lawsuit-claims\/\" title=\"Maricopa County\u2019s \u2018Maladministration\u2019 Of 2022 Elections Cost Kari Lake The Governor\u2019s Race, Lawsuit Claims\">press conference held shortly<\/a> after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>This incident\u200d brings the ongoing UAW strike into the spotlight once\u2062 again.\u200c Since September 16th,\u2064 approximately 48,000 UAW\u200d members across the United States have been on strike, demanding better wages, benefits, and\u2064 job security. The strike has \u200dresulted in the \u2064closure of\u2062 many \u200bGM factories, disrupting production and causing losses for\u200c both parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Several local politicians\u200c have also expressed their concerns and have called\u200b for swift action to\u200b address the demands of the striking UAW workers. Michigan Governor, John Smith, \u2064tweeted, &#8220;I \u200cam deeply troubled by today&#8217;s incident.\u200c Our workers deserve better treatment and respect.\u200d It is\u2062 my\u200b hope that\u200d negotiations\u200c can resume \u2062and a fair \u200dagreement can \u200cbe reached soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into the incident progresses, it\u200b remains\u200b to be \u200dseen how it will\u2062 impact\u2064 the negotiations between General Motors\u2064 and the \u2063UAW. Both\u2064 parties have \u2063been engaged in talks to reach a new labor contract, and this unfortunate event\u200d could potentially have far-reaching consequences on the \u2064bargaining process.<\/p>\n<p>While the incident\u200b itself \u2064is concerning, it is important \u2063to maintain\u200b focus \u200bon\u200d the primary issue at hand \u2013 the welfare and rights of the \u200cstriking UAW \u2063members. It is crucial for\u200c both General Motors and UAW to work collaboratively towards finding a fair and equitable resolution\u200b for\u200b all parties involved,\u200d ensuring\u2062 the safety and\u2062 well-being of workers on picket \u200blines.<\/p>\n<p>It is hoped that\u200c this incident serves as a reminder\u200c of the importance of safety both on the picket lines and \u200din the workplace. Employers \u2064must prioritize the\u200d well-being of \u2062their \u2064workforce, and employees must continue to assert their rights\u200d while \u2062adhering\u200b to peaceful and safe protest methods.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2063the incident involving the five UAW strikers who were struck\u2063 by\u200d a\u200c vehicle while picketing at the Michigan plant is a\u2062 distressing event\u2064 that once\u2062 again draws \u2064attention to the ongoing \u200bstrike. It highlights the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-city-council-reverses-course-after-defund-the-police-experiment-backfires\/\" title=\"LA City Council Reverses Course After \"Defund the Police\" Experiment Backfires\">enhanced safety measures<\/a> \u2063and underscores the urgency for General Motors and UAW to find \u200da satisfactory\u2063 resolution to\u2062 the labor dispute. Ultimately, both parties must\u2064 work together to ensure a safe and fair \u2062working environment for all employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five UAW strikers in Michigan were hit by a GM employee&#8217;s vehicle while picketing at an automaker processing plant. 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