"UAW Strike Continues: Union President Encourages Persistence"
The president of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, urged union members to continue their strike against Detroit automakers, emphasizing the importance of the labor movement in the face of corporate greed. While negotiations continue, no new details were provided. The strike, which began on September 15, has expanded to include additional plants and parts centers. The UAW is seeking pay raises of 36% over four years, while Ford, GM, and Stellantis have offered lower wage hikes. Fain was joined by other labor leaders at a rally in Chicago, including the mayor and representatives from various unions.