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Three Rivers, Michigan USA - 29 March 2026 - Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist speaks as members of the United Auto Workers rally for better wages as contract negotiations begin with American Axle (aka Dauch Corp.). Workers accepted up to 50 percent wage cuts in 2008 to keep the company open. Top pay now is $22 an hour. American Axle is a Tier 1 parts supplier to General Motors

Date

Mar 28, 2026

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Photo12/ImageBROKER/Jim West

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BRK26H47_282

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46.4Mb (15.5Mb) / 16.4in x 11.0in / 4933 x 3289 (300dpi)

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