"U.A.W. Strikes Spread: Autoworkers at GM and Ford Affected, Stellantis Spared"

The United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) union has expanded its strikes at Ford Motor and General Motors, calling on an additional 7,000 workers to walk off the job until progress is made in negotiations for higher pay and benefits. The strikes, which began two weeks ago, have now extended to two more car assembly plants. The U.A.W. is seeking substantial wage increases and has demanded a 40% raise, pointing to the companies' profits and executive pay increases. The union's strategy of striking at limited locations while spreading the walkouts to all three automakers aims to keep the companies guessing and improve the union's negotiating position.