"UAW's Unconventional Strategy Keeps Carmakers Guessing Amid Growing Strike"

United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain has set a new deadline for contract talks, stating that if serious progress is not made by noon on Friday, more locals will join the ongoing strikes at plants in Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio. The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes has gained support among its members, adding pressure on the Detroit Big 3 automakers. While some workers question the effectiveness of the strikes, labor historians see it as a reflection of newfound militancy at the UAW. The strikes have already caused ripple effects, with layoffs and disruptions in the supply chain. The UAW's $825 million strike fund may be conserved by potentially rotating striking workers. Negotiations are ongoing, with movement on both sides.