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laborindustry2 years ago

"UAW Strike: Growing Weariness and Thin Supply as Mineworkers Join Picket Line"

After five weeks on strike, some UAW members are growing weary and eager to return to work, expressing frustration with the financial strain caused by the strike. The union is waiting for Ford and Stellantis to include all Electric Vehicle battery production in a UAW agreement, similar to what GM has pledged. The strike has also led to a shortage of midsize trucks, exacerbating an existing supply issue. UAW President Shawn Fain remains firm in their demands from Detroit's Big Three.

laborindustry2 years ago

"Clashing Strikes: Auto Workers and Writers Shake Up US Industries"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has called for a historic strike at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, marking the first simultaneous strike at the Detroit Big Three. The workers are demanding increased salaries and pensions, an end to the tiered wage system, and guarantees for workers at electric vehicle battery plants. The strike, named Stand Up, aims to address inequality and injustice in the industry, with workers fighting to stay in the middle class. The UAW's strategy involves selective strikes at profitable plants, keeping the companies guessing and preserving compensation funds for striking workers. The strike comes amidst a resurgence of union activity in the US, with workers across various sectors demanding better conditions and wages.