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UAW Considers Targeted Strikes at Select Auto Plants if Deal Not Reached

  • UAW may implement targeted strikes at certain plants against Detroit automakers if no deals reached by Thursday deadline.

  • Targeted strikes refer to work stoppages only at certain plants over local contract issues, compared to national strikes.

  • UAW President Shawn Fain expected to outline strike strategy to members Wednesday during Facebook Live event.

  • Conducting targeted strikes complex; could send non-striking members to unemployment if states allow benefits due to being out of work because of strike.

  • Targeted strikes will save UAW cash compared to national strikes; UAW strike fund has enough for 11 weeks if everyone went on strike.

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