UAW President Frustrated with Lack of Response from Automakers in Contract Talks

UAW President Shawn Fain has dismissed Ford's counter offer in ongoing contract negotiations and stated that General Motors and Stellantis have not responded to the union's demands. Fain expressed dissatisfaction with Ford's proposed 9% wage increase, as the UAW is seeking a 46% increase and an end to the two-tier wage system. The UAW has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Stellantis and GM, and Fain has emphasized that the September 14 contract deadline is a hard deadline. The union has announced that 97% of its auto workers voted in favor of strike authorization.