The UAW strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis is now in its fourth week, and there is no end in sight. The union is demanding higher wages, better benefits, and an end to the two-tier wage system. The automakers have offered concessions, but the union says they are not enough.
In the past 72 hours, there have been a number of major developments in the strike:
GM has agreed to put its electric vehicle battery plants under the UAW national contract. This is a major win for the union, as it will give UAW members a greater say in the future of the electric vehicle industry.
Ford has laid off another 400 workers in Michigan due to the strike. This brings the total number of Ford workers laid off due to the strike to over 1,300.
Stellantis has also laid off workers due to the strike. The number of Stellantis workers laid off is not yet known.
The UAW has held a number of rallies and protests in support of the striking workers. On Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain addressed a crowd of strikers at a rally in Detroit. Fain said that the union is "not backing down" and that the strike will continue until the union's demands are met.
The UAW strike is having a significant impact on the auto industry. GM, Ford, and Stellantis have all been forced to cut production and lay off workers. The strike is also costing the automakers billions of dollars in lost revenue.
The impact of the strike is also being felt by consumers. Car dealerships are running low on inventory, and prices for new and used cars are rising.
It is unclear how long the UAW strike will last. Both sides are dug in, and there seems to be no easy resolution. However, the strike is having a significant impact on the auto industry and consumers alike.
Stay tuned for more updates on the UAW strike later today.