DEXTER — The hulking building that sits at 1207 Arvin Road in Dexter is not so busy with activity right now — at least not inside the building — as workers for the first time ever in the history of that location have taken to the picket line. Previously known as Faurecia (and before that, Arvin Meritor), the Forvia plant in Dexter currently employs fewer than 100 laborers — all of whom are members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) local Post 1930. ...

The community gathered up and gathered around the fire to spread holiday cheer Sunday at Dexter’s Christmas Reading. The evening began with Crowley Ridge Mennonite Church’s choir performing “Joy to the World.” The crowd sipped on hot chocolate and Lulu’s fermented cider while enjoying homemade cookies by Phyllis Menley...

Members of United Autoworkers Post 1930 went on strike this morning in Dexter at the Faurecia auto parts factory. Members of the group have said the strike is over issues related to safety. Officials with Faurecia have not returned messages seeking comment...