"Auto Workers Demand Four-Day Workweek as Strike Looms Amidst Failed Negotiations"

The United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) union initiated a strike at three plants owned by General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, marking the first simultaneous strike affecting all three Detroit automakers. The strike comes as negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement remain deadlocked, with the union demanding a 40% wage increase over four years and other benefits. The targeted plants produce profitable trucks, and if the strike expands, it could disrupt production and impact local economies. The automakers have made offers, including a 20% wage increase from GM, but have opposed most other demands.