Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) at Dauch Corporation will vote on whether to authorize a strike that could lead to a walkout at the company’s Three Rivers plant in Michigan when the current contract expires on May 31.
The UAW announced that Local 2093 will vote on May 11, with ballots counted the following day. Union spokesperson Jonah Furman told Automotive Design & Manufacturing (ADM) that the bargaining unit includes approximately 1,000 members eligible to participate.
The union accused Dauch, a Tier 1 automotive supplier formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing, of cutting wages during the 2008 recession to keep the Three Rivers facility open. According to the UAW, the company reduced hourly wages from $29 to $14.50, with pay currently topping out at $22 an hour after a five-year progression.
Top issues identified by member surveys include fair wages, eliminating tiered pay structures, better health care, more paid time off, profit sharing, job security and stronger retirement security.
“UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle have been loyal to their company for decades, and, during these negotiations, we are here for our fair share.” UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes said. “This company is making billions every year. These workers are ready to do whatever it takes to win a record contract that’s long past due.”
Dauch reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $75.3 million and swung to a full-year net loss of $19.7 million in 2025, compared to a $35 million profit in 2024. However, it generated nearly $412 million in cash from operations and $213 million in adjusted free cash flow in 2025.
The company has not responded to ADM’s request for comment.
