Biden says he thinks US auto workers' strike unlikely to happen
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed confidence that workers at the nation's three large automakers are unlikely to go on strike, despite a looming contract deadline later this month.
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Posted 9/4/2023, 1:10:06 PM
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The United Auto Workers union is preparing for possible strikes at the nation’s three unionized automakers next month, as they seek to regain lost concessions and protect members during the transition to electric vehicles.
United Auto Workers members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis during ongoing contract negotiations, with an average of 97% of members supporting the action, although the final votes are still being counted.
The United Auto Workers union and three Detroit automakers are facing a looming strike as contract negotiations stall, potentially impacting the U.S. economy and the companies' profits amid the shift to electric vehicles and demands for improved wages and benefits.
GM, Ford, and Tesla are expected to face rising labor costs, whether or not a strike occurs as the United Auto Workers' labor deal with the Detroit-Three automakers nears its expiration.
The United Auto Workers are in negotiations with the "Big Three" U.S. automakers over a new labor contract, with the possibility of a strike looming as talks have been rocky and counteroffers have been rejected.
Approximately 146,000 U.S. auto workers are poised to go on strike if General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for substantial pay raises and restored benefits, potentially causing significant disruptions in auto production and impacting the U.S. economy.
The United Auto Workers union is ready to go on strike at American automakers if a tentative deal is not reached by Thursday night, with the union demanding significant wage increases and the return of traditional pension plans and retiree healthcare for all members.
Many on Wall Street believe that potential strikes by United Auto Workers against Detroit automakers are manageable and may even present investment opportunities, with some estimating that the companies can handle work stoppages and expected labor cost increases.
The local auto workers' union at Ford's Sharonville transmission plant is preparing for a potential strike as the contract between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers expires, with picketing instructions issued and workers standing strong behind negotiators.
The United Auto Workers union plans to implement targeted strikes at certain plants if tentative contracts are not reached with General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, potentially affecting local contract issues and involving work stoppages only at specific plants.
The United Auto Workers' threat to strike against major automakers could test Joe Biden's claim of being the most pro-union president in US history and have significant economic and political implications, potentially causing car shortages and layoffs in auto-supply industries and other sectors.
A potential strike by the United Auto Workers could have wide-ranging economic impacts, including higher car prices and job losses at suppliers, with a prolonged strike even potentially pushing the economy toward a recession.
President Joe Biden faces the challenge of navigating the potential UAW strike against the Big Three automakers, balancing his support for the union with the potential economic consequences.
The United Auto Workers union is threatening to strike over stalled contract negotiations, with one of their demands being a four-day workweek, working 32 hours for 40 hours of pay, in an effort to improve work-life balance and address long working hours.
The United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers are on the verge of a work stoppage that could have significant implications for the industry, the economy, and President Joe Biden's political standing, as negotiations over contracts are set to expire at midnight Thursday.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers have authorized a strike to begin at the end of this month if negotiations fail, potentially making it the largest healthcare strike in US history.
The United Auto Workers' strike against car companies in Michigan is seen as a real-time test of President Biden's economic agenda and policy positions, including higher wages for the middle class, support for unions, and the push for an electric vehicle future.
Investors shouldn't be worried about the impact of the strikes by United Auto Workers on Ford, GM, and Stellantis, as the lack of a significant reaction in stock prices suggests that the strikes have not been priced in and the market doesn't expect them to have a lasting impact on the economy.
The leader of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, is frustrated with President Joe Biden and other Democratic lawmakers for not coming out more aggressively in support of his union during their strike against the Big Three automakers.
More than 12,000 workers at the Big Three automakers are on strike in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri due to inadequate wages and benefits, demanding higher pay and an end to the tiered employment system.
Talks between the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers continue with workers on strike, as President Joe Biden sends a team to help resolve the strike.
The auto workers' strike continues with both sides showing no signs of compromise as the United Auto Workers demand better offers and the Big Three automakers stress the need for sustainability during the industry's transformation.
The United Auto Workers President has set a new deadline for contract talks and threatened to call on more locals to join the strike if progress is not made, while the union's strategy of limited, targeted strikes has gained support among its members.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says it's too early to determine the impact of the ongoing autoworkers strike on the US economy, highlighting the need to assess the duration and scope of the strike, as negotiations continue between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three automakers.
President Joe Biden, known for his support of unions, has thrown his full support behind the United Autoworkers in their strike against Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, as he seeks to maintain the support of union workers in Rust Belt states crucial to his reelection in 2024.
The United Auto Workers strike presents a risk to the U.S. economy, but it also demonstrates that workers are advocating for their fair share in a strong macroeconomy, according to Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein.
The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers could result in gains for Tesla and foreign automakers as Ford, GM, and Stellantis face challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles and potentially raising prices, according to Wedbush analysts.