"UAW Members Vote to Authorize Strikes at Major Automakers"

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have approved possible strikes at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, with 97% of participating members voting in favor. The union aims to regain concessions lost over 15 years ago and protect workers during the transition to electric vehicles. However, the vote does not guarantee a strike, but empowers union leadership to call one if a deal cannot be reached before the contract expiration. The automakers have expressed their commitment to reaching agreements without a strike. The UAW is seeking the return of previous contract provisions, including pensions and cost-of-living adjustments, as well as higher pay and protections against job losses and plant closings in the shift to EVs.