Union and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans members picketing on High Avenue outside of the Cummins plant in Oshkosh. June 13, 2025. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Since March 18, members of United Auto Workers Chapter 291 have been on strike in Oshkosh.
They walked off the job at Cummins over unfair labor practices, according to Union President Ryan Compton.
“We are just waiting for the company. We do have a virtual meeting set up for June 26, so we’re waiting for that day,” said Compton. “Hopefully, we can get in with the company and we can get this done.”
Cummins is an Indianapolis-based company with a plant in Oshkosh, whose manufacturing includes engines and generators.
The workers are advocating for higher wages, less mandatory Saturday shifts and an end to temporary workers.
Cummins issued this statement about the strike:
We continue to engage in good-faith negotiations with union representatives at our plant in Oshkosh. Talks are still ongoing, with negotiations taking place again at the end of the month. We remain committed to exploring all options to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining transparent communication with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
On Friday, the Union was joined by the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans.
“UAW is a strong supporter of the Alliance, so we wanted to get up here and show them our support and solidarity, and be out there today with them,” said President Ross M. Winklbauer, Sr.
He is a retired Steelworker who has been on the picket line twice before. He said it’s important for union workers to send a message.
“These are the important people out here. They’re the ones that made Cummins what it is today, not the people sitting in the offices. It’s the people out on the shop floor,” he said. “It’s time for them to show these people the respect they deserve by giving them a fair and honest contract.”
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