The UAW's Triumph and the Future of U.S. Labor

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has achieved a major victory by reaching tentative agreements with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, likely ending the six-week strike against Detroit's Big 3 automakers. Led by new president Shawn Fain, the UAW utilized a "rolling strike" strategy and secured significant pay increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and inclusion of battery plant employees under the UAW agreement. Fain, an electrician from Indiana, gained public support and the backing of President Biden. This victory follows recent successes in labor disputes, indicating a pro-union sentiment in the country. Fain is calling for cross-union solidarity and aligning contract expirations to strengthen collective bargaining power.