Strikes Hit GM, Ford, And Stellantis Plants As UAW Union Members Walk Out

Approximately 13,000 auto workers in the United States have gone on strike after contract negotiations between union leaders and Detroit's three major automakers reached an impasse, Tom Krisher, Corey Williams and Mike Householder reported for the Associated Press (AP).

The strike comes as the four-year contracts between the UAW and the automakers expired. I Photo: UAW International Union Facebook

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union began picketing at key assembly plants for General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis, marking the first time in the union's 88-year history that it has simultaneously gone on strike against all three companies.

The strike comes as the four-year contracts between the UAW and the automakers expired.

The outcome of these strikes will likely have a significant impact on both the future of the union and the American auto industry, particularly as the industry is undergoing a historic transition from producing internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles.

If the strikes continue for an extended period, it could lead to shortages of vehicles at dealerships and potential price increases, adding strain to an already inflation-affected US economy.

Additionally, the strikes could have political implications, potentially testing President Joe Biden's reputation as a union-friendly leader, making them a factor in the upcoming presidential election.

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