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5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
About five people picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant suffered minor injuries Tuesday when a vehicle leaving the plant struck them, police said. The striking workers were blocking a driveway, and an employee was trying to leave the Flint Processing Center in Swartz Creek when the collision occurred just before 4 p.m., Chief Matthew Bade of the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County said.The employee drove through the picket line to leave the plant, Bade said. The employee has not been located.GM spokesperson Jack Crawley issued a statement saying the company "is committed...
Experience a Taste Adventure: The 3 Birch Run Sandwiches You Need to Try
This piece presents a trio of sandwich options available in Birch Run. Have you had the chance to sample any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
Five UAW Picketers hit by vehicle at GM Flint Processing Center
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — On the 12th day of the UAW strike against the " Big Three", there were minor injuries at the GM Flint Processing Center, according to Flint Metro Police Authority Chief of Police Matthew Bade. An employee was trying to leave the plant. Chief Bade says...
Several injured after UAW strikers hit by vehicle
SWARTZ CREEK, MI – Several people were injured Tuesday afternoon when a person drove through a group of United Auto Workers strikers at the Flint Processing Center. Matt Bade, the chief of police for the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County, said about five people had minor injuries after the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. outside the facility.
Five UAW workers injured in hit-and-run at Michigan picket line outside GM factory
Five people were injured when a vehicle drove through a crowd of United Auto Workers members protesting outside of a GM facility in Swartz Creek, Michigan.The incident occurred at around 4pm on Tuesday, sending two to the hospital, according to the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County.“It was uncalled for,” UAW Region 1-D President Steve Dawes told MLive-The Flint Journal. “These people are out here, you know these are my membership, and they’re out here doing a peaceful, legal demonstration.“This is very serious and we’re going to be pushing this issue,” he added.Officials are still searching for the individual...
Police looking for hit-and-run suspect after multiple UAW picketers hit by SUV at GM's Flint Processing Center: report
The search is on for the driver of an SUV that drove through a group of UAW workers picketing at GM’s Flint Processing Center. Authorities say about five people sustained minor injuries.
UAW strikers hit by vehicle at Flint Processing Center in Swartz Creek
During a United Auto Workers (UAW) strike on Monday, several individuals were injured after being struck by a vehicle. The incident took place near a UAW picket line at Flint Processing Center in Swartz Creek, according to reports from MLive and WNEM. According to WNEM, two of the strikers were treated on the scene, while the three others were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The exact number of injured individuals and the severity of their...
Saginaw Spirit fans invited to make their mark on new mural this weekend
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Just in time for the Saginaw Spirit’s home opener on Saturday, a massive mural is taking shape across from the Dow Event Center. The Saginaw Spirit said artists Kevin Burdick and John Vasquez are creating a 50-foot high and 40-foot wide mural to not only celebrate the new season, but also welcome visitors during the 2024 Memorial Cup that’s expected to draw thousands.
So Cute: 3 Genesee County MI Schools to Have Student Artwork Painted on Snowplow
When people around Flint hear Genesee County Road Commission they think "oh no, not more construction," "fix my potholes," or "please plow my road." Well, this is a creative & fun story about GCRC. Paint a Plow Contest. This year, Genesee County Road Commission asked students all around Genesee County...
Saginaw Spirit extend Drinkill and Lazary
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Spirit start their regular season on Friday. Today, the team announced that they’ve extended both General Manager Dave Drinkill and Head Coach Chris Lazary. These will take effect next season and go through the 2026-2027 season. This will be Drinkill’s ninth season as...