About 13,000 U.S. auto workers from Detroit’s three automakers have gone on strike seeking better wages and benefits.
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers from Detroit’s three automakers have gone on strike seeking better wages and benefits.
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This marks the first time in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s 88-year history that they have walked out on all three companies simultaneously.
This marks the first time in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s 88-year history that they have walked out on all three companies simultaneously.
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The strike affects General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler).
The strike affects General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler).
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The strike comes after four-year contracts with the companies expired at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
The strike comes after four-year contracts with the companies expired at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
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The union is seeking a 36% wage increase over four years, while GM and Ford offered 20%, and Stellantis offered 17.5%.
The union is seeking a 36% wage increase over four years, while GM and Ford offered 20%, and Stellantis offered 17.5%.
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The strikes will likely impact dealers' vehicle inventories and could lead to price increases.
The strikes will likely impact dealers' vehicle inventories and could lead to price increases.
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The union targeted specific factories to pressure company negotiators to improve their offers.
The union targeted specific factories to pressure company negotiators to improve their offers.
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The strike could have political implications and test President Joe Biden's pro-union stance.
The strike could have political implications and test President Joe Biden's pro-union stance.
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The UAW is also pushing for the restoration of cost-of-living pay raises and an end to wage tiers for factory jobs.
The UAW is also pushing for the restoration of cost-of-living pay raises and an end to wage tiers for factory jobs.
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The automakers argue that they are facing unprecedented demands due to the transition to electric vehicles while still producing traditional vehicles.
The automakers argue that they are facing unprecedented demands due to the transition to electric vehicles while still producing traditional vehicles.
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