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News
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UA concerns grow over the pace of negotiations with CAUSE
September 10, 2026
UA's negotiating team continues working toward a comprehensive contract with CAUSE.
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Understanding the Collective Bargaining and Approval Process
September 02, 2026
Navigating the Path to a First Contract
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UA, CAUSE continue contract negotiations with sixth bargaining session
August 25, 2026
UA and CAUSE made progress in their sixth bargaining session, with key contract discussions continuing.
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Communications and messaging during union contract negotiation
August 20, 2026
UA is committed to transparency by providing regular, factual updates on the bargaining process with CAUSE, and its timeline.
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CAUSE Bargaining continues with the fifth session on August 10
August 11, 2026
Negotiations move forward with multiple articles CAUSE passed across the table.
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Reminder: CAUSE-represented staff are still eligible for tuition waivers
August 05, 2026
As UA continues the collective bargaining process with CAUSE, employees represented by CAUSE are eligible for tuition waiver benefits.
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CAUSE contract negotiations continue at slow pace
August 04, 2026
UA continues to be concerned about the pace of negotiations with CAUSE as the parties bargain toward a first contract.
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Where Things Stand: A Look at the Bargaining Process
July 29, 2026
Guide to how the Negotiation Process Unfolds
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Concerned About Pace of Negotiations, UA Proposes Complete CAUSE Contract
July 23, 2026
UA's bargaining team pushed a proposed, complete contract across the negotiating table for CAUSE negotiators to consider today.
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New CAUSE Online Resources Now Available
July 15, 2026
The new UA CAUSE-UAW website is now live with FAQs, news updates, and important information for CAUSE membership.