UAW members authorize strikes against Detroit Three automakers
Aug 25, 2023
The Detroit News
United Auto Workers members at the Detroit Three automakers authorized the union to call a strike against the companies when their contracts expire on Sept. 14 with "near universal approval," the union said Friday.
The UAW reported that final votes are still being tabulated, but that the combined
average across Stellantis NV, General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. was 97% in favor of strike authorization.
During a livestreamed event Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain said, "97% of you voted to authorize a strike because you know that we do have the power, that we are united and we’re not afraid. And we’re gonna win. The Big Three’s race to the bottom ends on Sept. 14.”
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