"UAW Strike Expands, Putting Pressure on Automakers"

Negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers continue on day nine of the targeted plant strike, which has now expanded to include 38 General Motors (GM) and Stellantis parts distribution centers. The strike, which began at three assembly plants, now involves a total of 18,300 workers. The UAW is pushing for significant wage increases, an end to a tiered-wage scale, cost-of-living increases, and other demands. Ford has made more progress in talks and has been spared from additional plants being added to the strike. The UAW members are determined to fight for fair treatment and job security, while automakers argue they need to maintain labor costs to compete with non-unionized companies.