UAW's Friday Deadline: Expand Strikes or Face Consequences

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has threatened to expand strikes at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis plants if significant progress is not made in negotiations by Friday. The strikes, involving about 18,300 workers, were initially announced on September 15 and have since been expanded to additional parts and distribution locations. Despite record contract offers from the automakers, the UAW is demanding wage increases, shortened workweeks, traditional pensions, and other improvements. The union's strategy of targeted strikes aims to keep the automakers on edge and achieve better contracts for its members.