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UAW Auto Worker Contracts Expire Soon, Targeted Strikes Possible

  • UAW auto worker contracts with GM, Ford, and Stellantis expire at midnight on September 15. The union may start targeted strikes at certain facilities.

  • Slowing a few key engine/transmission plants could effectively halt North American auto production within a week.

  • Targeted strikes could help the union conserve strike fund resources. Unemployment benefits are also a consideration.

  • There is still a chance of an 11th-hour deal to avert strikes, though Stellantis strike seems very likely.

  • If talks break down before the deadline, an 11th-hour deal becomes less likely. But a post-deadline deal is still possible if talks resume.

cnn.com
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