UAW Expands Strike to GM's Arlington Plant, Targeting Profitable SUVs to Increase Leverage

The UAW expanded its strike against GM by walking off the job at GM's Arlington Assembly plant in Texas, which makes very profitable SUVs.

The strike comes after GM reported strong Q3 earnings despite the ongoing strike, angering the union.

GM says it has offered substantial raises and benefits in negotiations, but the UAW says it's not enough compared to Ford and Stellantis offers.

The UAW says the strike is meant to pressure GM to improve its offer and make up for concessions from past contracts.

This is the fifth time the UAW has escalated the strike, taking aim at GM's profit centers to increase leverage in negotiations.