The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is likely to initiate a strike as contract talks with the Big Three Detroit automakers continue, with UAW President Shawn Fain demanding significant pay raises, an end to wage tiers, restoration of pensions for new hires, and more benefits, among other demands.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is prepared to initiate strikes against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis if necessary, as the contract negotiations reach an expiration deadline, and charges of unfair labor practices have been filed against GM and Stellantis by the union, increasing the likelihood of a strike.
The United Auto Workers union representing workers at the Big 3 U.S. automakers is demanding a four-day workweek at full-time pay, a 46% wage increase, and a share of company profits, threatening to strike if an agreement is not reached by September 14.
The president of the United Auto Workers union, Shawn Fain, who has only been in office for six months, could lead strikes by 145,000 members of his union at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis starting this Friday, potentially impacting the American economy and the 2024 presidential election.
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.
Autoworkers strike as United Autoworkers Union demands 36% pay increase over four years, affecting Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri; President Biden to speak on the matter later today.
The United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three carmakers may reach an agreement sooner if they focus on key job provisions, although the union will likely have to accept that a 32-hour workweek for 40 hours of pay is not feasible, according to industry insiders and observers.
The United Auto Workers' demand for a 32-hour workweek for 40 hours of pay could potentially launch the concept of a four-day workweek into the mainstream and revolutionize the way people work, with Senator Bernie Sanders linking it to the rise of artificial intelligence and the need to ensure that the benefits of increased productivity are shared with workers.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain rejected a 21% pay increase from Stellantis as nearly 13,000 auto workers continued their third day of picketing outside three plants in Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain calls for an additional 7,000 workers to go on strike, expanding the walkouts to a General Motors plant in Lansing, Michigan, and a Ford plant in Chicago, as Ford and GM refuse to make meaningful progress at the bargaining table.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain encouraged autoworkers on strike to continue fighting for justice and not be swayed by misleading messaging from the Detroit Three automakers.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will announce whether recent intensified bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers has made enough progress to prevent further walkouts in a video address scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT.
