UAW auto workers strike over pay gap with executives, halting production at dozens of factories

UAW workers have been on strike for 5 weeks against Detroit automakers, demanding better pay and benefits. The strikes have halted production at dozens of factories.

Average UAW worker pay is around $28/hr. Other production workers average $16-25/hr depending on location. Childcare workers average $12-15/hr.

UAW workers want wages restored to account for inflation and CEO pay rises. Auto CEOs make $20-30 million, while worker pay has stagnated.

Key UAW demands include eliminating wage tiers, 40% raises to match CEO gains, cost of living adjustments, pensions, limits on temps.

The strikes have expanded to impact parts centers and additional factories. About 115,000 UAW members remain working as talks continue.