"UAW Negotiations: Fain Criticizes Stellantis Wage Offer as Strike Looms"

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain stated that the Detroit Three automakers are showing signs of movement towards the union's demands, with Stellantis submitting a counterproposal that includes a 14.5% wage increase. However, Fain criticized the offer as "deeply inadequate" and called for a 46% increase. Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have also made updates to their proposals, but the companies have rejected the union's demand for all workers to receive a pension and healthcare in retirement. The parties still have a significant gap to close before the current contracts expire, and the union has threatened to strike if no tentative agreements are reached.