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UAW workers expand strike against GM, Stellantis; seek better pay at distribution centers

  • A new wave of striking UAW members walked out of 38 GM and Stellantis distribution facilities nationwide on Friday as part of an expanded strike.

  • UAW President Shawn Fain said the strike added 5,625 workers across 20 states, saying distribution workers were "underrepresented" and "left behind."

  • Striking workers at distribution centers said they work long hours and overtime but still can't afford the cars they supply parts for.

  • Many striking workers were joined on picket lines by family members, saying it's about job security for future generations.

  • Workers want a "fair share of the pie" from highly profitable automakers, saying executives don't understand the struggles of workers.

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