UAW President Rejects Stellantis' Wage Increase Offer, Reacts to Automakers' Temporary Layoffs

The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) rejected a 21% wage increase offer from Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, pushing the coordinated strike against the nation's three largest carmakers into a third day. The UAW is demanding pay increases and equal treatment for temporary workers. The strike affects only a few plants but the union is prepared to expand work stoppages if better offers are not received. The automakers argue that their offers are among the best in history but cannot meet all demands while remaining profitable. The strike comes amid a resurgence in union activity in the US as workers seek better pay and job security.