UAW Strike Threatens Big Three Automakers as Negotiations Stall

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has not reached a deal with any of the Big Three automakers, and a strike looms as the current contract expires on Thursday. The automakers have offered wage increases, but the UAW president deems them inadequate. The automakers have rejected the union's demands for a shorter workweek, higher raises, improved retiree benefits, and an end to the tiered wage system. However, they have shown flexibility on the years needed to reach full scale. UAW President Shawn Fain has warned of a strike if no deals are reached by the deadline.