When workers go on strike, they often find themselves facing financial difficulties when “strike pay” proves to be much less than their regular paychecks and frustration over the unknowns of how long the strike may keep them off the job. The Detroit Free Press recently reported on autoworkers impacted by […]
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UPS to Cut Jobs After a Union Deal
NPR is reporting that, after a series of combative negotiations with the Teamsters Unions concluded in September, UPS has announced it will cut 12,000 jobs. As a reason for reducing the number of workers employed by UPS, the company cited a need to reduce expenses. Read more at NPR.com.
Thousands of Detroit 3 Layoffs Announced
Since the ratification of the UAW contract in October, the Detroit 3 auto makers have reported significant employee layoffs. Reports show Ford laid-off 9,700 workers in January. GM employees are reported to have suffered layoffs at 2 Michigan plants, totaling 1,300. Stellantis (Jeep) is reported to have announced 4,000 layoffs […]
Pastor Murphy Green Cautions About the UAW
Pastor Murphy Green cautions, “Hyundai came here when there was nothing here, and it brought a lot of opportunities for people that didn’t have opportunities here… When unions come in, they benefit themselves more than they will benefit the members. Be very careful about going with a union at this […]
GM, Stellantis Sales Hurt by UAW Strike
Bloomberg is reporting that General Motors Co. and Stellantis reported slowing US sales growth in December of 2023, as it tried to recover from United Auto Workers strikes at four assembly plants. Stellantis reported a 1% drop in sales, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Hyundai sales gained 5% during the same […]
HMMA Values and Team Member Recognition
Special HMMA Awards and Recognitions programs seek to encourage and reward innovation at the Montgomery facility.
HMMA Team Pledges $364,000 To United Way
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and its approximately 4,000 team members have demonstrated their generosity once again by donating to the United Ways of Alabama. On November 9, 2023, representatives from United Way offices throughout the River Region gathered at HMMA to learn the results of the company’s 2023 campaign. […]
Hyundai Alabama Team Donates To Toys For Tots
For the 19th consecutive year, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama team members held a toy, bicycle, and fund drive for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. During the months of November and December, team members purchased 191 bicycles and hundreds of other toys from local retailers. Team members from every […]
Our 18th Back To School Drive Helps Selma Students
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and its team members donated more than $5,000 worth of school supplies and uniform items for Selma City School System students. The uniforms and supplies will help students be dressed for success and ready to learn throughout the upcoming school year. During the months of […]
HMMA Team Donates $12,000 to Montgomery Food Bank
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) team members once again showed their generosity and team spirit by collecting more than $12,000 for the Montgomery Area Food Bank (MAFB) during HMMA’s annual food drive. “HMMA’s team members have a history of giving back to Montgomery and the River Region. For 15 […]