"UAW Strike Targets Revealed Amid Frustrating Negotiations with Automakers"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is expected to announce new strike targets against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis amid ongoing contract negotiations. If no deal is reached, the strikes will begin at noon. The UAW launched a strike on September 15, targeting the "big three" automakers. The union is utilizing a "stand-up" strike method, adding new plants to the list if an agreement is not reached. The sticking points in negotiations include wage increases and the length of the workweek. Economists warn that a prolonged strike could damage the country's GDP and increase the chances of a recession. President Joe Biden has sent representatives to Detroit to support the parties in reaching an agreement.