"UAW Threatens Strike at Three U.S. Auto Plants Over Failed Deal"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union plans to strike at three major U.S. assembly plants of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, as negotiations have not reached a resolution by the deadline. The targeted plants include GM's Wentzville plant, Ford's Wayne plant, and Stellantis' Toledo plant. The strikes, involving approximately 12,700 workers, are part of the UAW's new "stand-up" strike strategy. The union's key proposals include pay increases, reduced work hours, traditional pensions, elimination of compensation tiers, and restoration of cost-of-living adjustments. The automakers have made record proposals but have not met all of the union's demands.