 UAW
ends boycott of Detroit Newspapers
The UAW International Executive Board has voted to lift the union’s
boycott against the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and USA Today, but
UAW leaders warned they would pay close attention to cases of workers
who were discharged during the five-year strike.
The UAW’s decision came after the newspaper unions reached settlements
that ended the strike against the two Detroit newspapers.
On behalf of the UAW’s International Executive Board, UAW President
Stephen P. Yokich, praised the courageous struggle of the newspaper workers.
He added that now the most effective way the UAW can support ongoing efforts
to win justice for those workers who have yet to be recalled and to rebuild
their unions is by lifting its boycott.
“However, News and Free Press management should not mistake the
lifting of our boycott as a sign that the UAW thinks all the issues have
been put to rest,” Yokich warned.
He said the UAW will monitor how News and Free Press management deals
with all the workers who were discharged during this conflict.
“We also expect News and Free Press management to comply fully with
the collective bargaining agreements--and to respect the rights of their
employees to join unions and engage in union activity,” Yokich added.
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