Sep 24 - By Kimberly S. Johnson, AP Auto Writers
United Auto Workers union president Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday that while the group continues to discuss additional contract modifications with Ford Motor Co. both sides are working to maintain a good relationship.
May 28 - By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Writers
General Motors Corp. agreed not to import Chinese-made subcompact cars to the U.S. as part of its concession deal with the United Auto Workers, union President Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday.
Mar 19 - By Associated Press
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says he will not seek re-election and plans to retire when his current term ends on June 30 of 2010.

Jan 8 - By Kimberly S. Johnson, AP Auto Writers
United Auto Workers union bargaining officials are arriving in Detroit this week to begin discussing wage and benefit concessions they must make so General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC can keep their federal loans.

Nov 15 - By Mark Williams, AP Energy Writer
Even as Detroit's Big Three teeter on collapse, United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Saturday that the problem is not the union's contract with the automakers and that getting the automakers back on their feet means figuring out a way to turn around the slumping economy.

Apr 19 - By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Writers
The president of the United Auto Workers says he is optimistic that the union can settle several contracts disputes at General Motors Corp. factories.