{"id":2030944,"date":"2023-09-13T17:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T21:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/strike-fears-loom-large-in-final-hours-of-uaw-contract-negotiations-with-big-three\/"},"modified":"2023-09-13T17:55:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T21:55:00","slug":"strike-fears-loom-large-in-final-hours-of-uaw-contract-negotiations-with-big-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/strike-fears-loom-large-in-final-hours-of-uaw-contract-negotiations-with-big-three\/","title":{"rendered":"UAW contract talks with Big Three end with looming strike fears."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstrike-fears-loom-large-in-final-hours-of-uaw-contract-negotiations-with-big-three%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2030944&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Nation&#8217;s Largest Auto Union Threatens Historic Strike<\/h2>\n<p>The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is standing firm in its contract\u200c negotiations \u200cwith the Big Three automakers, raising the specter of a historic strike that could have far-reaching consequences for the United States \u2064manufacturing industry and result in billions of \u200bdollars in economic losses.<\/p>\n<h3>Strike Deadline Looms<\/h3>\n<p>The UAW has made it clear that it will strike if an agreement is not reached \u2064with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis \u2063by the midnight deadline on Thursday. Both sides are \u200dhopeful that a deal can still be reached, but time is \u2062running out.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re \u2062making progress, but it&#8217;s slow. The clock is ticking,&#8221; said UAW President Shawn Fain. \u200b&#8221;We&#8217;ve got \u200ba lot of\u200c work to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Risk of Devastating Strike<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2064potential strike by the UAW would \u2062be unprecedented, involving all three major\u200b Detroit automakers. The economic impact could be severe, with estimates suggesting that just a 10-day work stoppage would result in billions of dollars in losses for both the \u2062workers and the automakers, as \u200dwell as the broader U.S. economy.<\/p>\n<p>The UAW has even \u200braised \u200dthe possibility of targeted strikes at \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/strike-fears-loom-large-in-final-hours-of-uaw-contract-negotiations-with-big-three\/\" title=\"UAW contract talks with Big Three end with looming strike fears.\">specific auto plants<\/a> in Michigan if a deal is not reached. While this \u2062strategy could buy \u200bthe\u200d union more time and leverage, it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inflation-era-ukraine-crisis-poses-significant-dangers-to-eurozone-ecb-head\/\" title=\"Inflation Era: Ukraine Crisis Poses \u2018Significant\u2019 Dangers to Eurozone - ECB Head\">poses significant risks<\/a> and could bring U.S. auto manufacturing to a standstill.<\/p>\n<h3>Stalled Negotiations<\/h3>\n<p>The contract \u200dnegotiations, which cover approximately 150,000 auto workers, have been ongoing since July. The UAW is pushing for\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-announces-massive-stock-buyback-program-its-editorial-board-says-that-should-be-illegal\/\" title=\"New York Times Announces Massive Stock Buyback Program. Its Editorial Board Says That Should Be Illegal.\">substantial wage increases<\/a>, cost of living adjustments, and other benefits. However, with only \u200chours remaining, there is still a considerable gap between the union&#8217;s demands and the automakers&#8217; offers.<\/p>\n<h3>Political Implications<\/h3>\n<p>A strike would have\u200d political implications for President Joe\u2064 Biden, as it would cause hardship for union workers, exacerbate inflation concerns, and impact the economy leading\u200b up to the 2024 election. President Biden has been actively involved in the negotiations, urging both parties to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Other prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Bernie Sanders, have expressed support for the\u2062 UAW and \u2062its fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and job security.<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns about the potential \u2064economic fallout, UAW President Shawn Fain dismissed them as &#8220;fear-mongering,&#8221; emphasizing that\u2063 the union&#8217;s actions would primarily impact \u2062the &#8220;billionaire economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The largest auto union in the nation is standing firm in contract negotiations with the Big Three automakers. A potential historic strike looms, posing a threat to US manufacturing and causing massive economic losses. 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