The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has launched a historic strike affecting all three major Detroit automakers, General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis, after contract negotiations failed to yield a new agreement. The strike, which marks a significant moment in the automotive industry, commenced as 12,700 workers at three factories walked off the job at midnight. Reportedly, the UAW, representing a substantial 150,000 members, is demanding a 40% pay increase, aligning it with managerial compensation, and advocating for a 32- hour workweek with 40 hours of pay. Despite the company's offer of a 20% wage hike, the union rejected the proposal. With a substantial strike fund of USD 825 million at their disposal, strikers will receive USD 500 a week in compensation for their lost wages as they push for their demands to be met. US: Tibetans in New York Protest Against China, Demand To Release 11th Panchen Lama.
Auto Strike in the US
NEW - UAW launches historic strike by targeting all three Detroit automakers (GM, Ford, Stellantis) at once after contract negotiations fail to land a new deal.
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 15, 2023
UAW Targets Detroit's Big Three
The start of a strike by the three largest car manufacturers (Ford, GM, Stellantis) in the USA. The 150,000-member UAW union is demanding a 40% pay increase, similar to that of managers, and a 32-hour week with 40 hours pay.
🔺12,700 workers at three factories walked off work at… pic.twitter.com/VLc0T71XBc
— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) September 15, 2023
Auto Industry Strike
"We are the mighty union" UAW strike against the 3 major automakers in the US starts with a walk out of 13,000 members in three plants. Over 130,000 workers involved in a decisive industrial battle. Workers demand a 40% wage increase and a 32h working week without loss of pay. pic.twitter.com/NjYDkGCcVQ
— Jorge Martin ☭ (@marxistJorge) September 15, 2023
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