The move to assemble vehicles in Mexico is about more than low wages
…of the benefit of lower labor costs in Mexico is offset by the higher worker attrition rates than found in U.S. assembly plants. However, labor cost savings only account for…
The Issues in 2019 UAW-FCA, Ford, & GM Negotiations
…significant gap between their companies and the international automakers in the United States in terms of average hourly labor costs – the sum of all labor costs divided by the…
Estimated Costs of the 2019 UAW-GM Strike
…and the strike pay costs to the UAW strike fund at as much as USD 12 million a week. The costs of an automaker strike can be comparatively small if…
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…report to highlight international automakers and nameplate dealers’ positive impact in the U.S. While automakers and dealers were not immune to the unprecedented challenges many industries faced throughout 2021, the…
The Growing Role of Mexico in the North American Automotive Industry – Trends, Drivers and Forecasts
…American vehicle production trends, and demonstrates that while automakers and suppliers are attracted by Mexico’s low labor rates, there are many other factors behind Mexico’s growing role in the North…
Meet the New NAFTA
There’s a new North American free trade agreement – the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA – and automakers, suppliers, and policymakers are trying to digest the 1,800+ pages of text…
Trade Policy in the First 100 Days: Implications for Automakers and Suppliers
…experts discussing the most up to date developments, and the potential impact to automakers, suppliers and the economy. Take part in the latest discussion with up to date news and…
Coronavirus Update
…in the Wake of COVID19 Watch Recording The Playbook for Restarting Production Watch Recording Arsenal of Health: How Automakers & Suppliers Are Stepping Up to Support the Medical Response to…