{"id":2042865,"date":"2023-09-24T01:12:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T05:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/auto-workers-still-have-room-to-expand-their-strike-against-car-makers-but-they-also-face-risks\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T01:14:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T05:14:21","slug":"auto-workers-still-have-room-to-expand-their-strike-against-car-makers-but-they-also-face-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/auto-workers-still-have-room-to-expand-their-strike-against-car-makers-but-they-also-face-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto workers can further extend their strike against car makers, but they also encounter risks."},"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\">30<\/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%2Fauto-workers-still-have-room-to-expand-their-strike-against-car-makers-but-they-also-face-risks%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=2042865&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>UAW Strike Against Detroit\u200c Automakers Continues with Potential Risks and\u200d Leverage<\/h2>\n<p>Despite escalating their \u2064strike, the United Auto Workers union still holds significant leverage in their push for\u2064 higher pay and benefits from Detroit automakers. Only a small percentage of union members are currently \u2062participating in the walkout, leaving room for\u200d the \u2064UAW to expand their strike to more assembly plants and parts facilities.\u2063 However, this strategy comes \u2063with risks, as it\u2062 may anger\u200b customers who \u200dcannot get their vehicles\u2064 repaired due to a lack of parts.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/shimano-recalls-760000-bike-cranksets-over-crash-hazard-following-several-injury-reports-5497193?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Shimano\u2064 Recalls 760,000 Bike\u2064 Cranksets Over \u2064Crash Hazard Following \u2064Several Injury Reports<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/23\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/chicago-signs-29-million-contract-with-security-firm-to-move-migrants-to-winterized-camps-5497237?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Chicago Signs $29 Million Contract With\u200b Security Firm to Move Migrants\u200c to\u200c Winterized Camps<\/strong><\/a>  \u2064 &#8211; 9\/23\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The UAW&#8217;s strategy is to pressure \u2064automakers \u200cinto quick negotiations by\u2064 striking both\u200c vehicle production and parts \u200dfacilities. However, analysts suggest that the union may need \u2062to take even more\u200b aggressive action, such as \u2064expanding the \u2062strike to core plants in and around Detroit.\u200d This could include targeting assembly plants that produce the most profitable \u200dvehicles, like GM&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/auto-workers-still-have-room-to-expand-their-strike-against-car-makers-but-they-also-face-risks\/\" title=\"Auto workers can further extend their strike against car makers, but they also encounter risks.\">heavy-duty pickup plant<\/a> in Flint, Michigan, and Stellantis&#8217; Ram truck \u200cfactory in Sterling Heights, Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Talks between the union and the \u200bcompanies are ongoing, but no major announcements are expected.\u200b In Canada, \u2063Ford\u2064 workers are voting on a tentative agreement that includes a\u2062 15% \u200bbase pay increase over three years and improved retirement benefits.\u200b If ratified, this deal will\u200b serve\u200b as \u200ca pattern for new \u2064contracts at GM and Stellantis plants\u2062 in \u200dCanada.<\/p>\n<p>The UAW began\u200d its strike by targeting three assembly plants\u200d in the\u2064 United States, \u200bwhile\u2063 expanding\u200c to \u2062parts-distribution centers of GM and Stellantis. Ford was spared due to progress in negotiations.\u200b Striking the parts centers aims to increase pressure on the \u2064companies by impacting dealerships and customers who rely on service centers for repairs. However, the union has faced criticism\u2063 for potentially alienating consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The union has \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/homeless-man-accused-of-setting-249-year-old-san-gabriel-mission-on-fire-pleads-not-guilty\/\" title=\"Homeless Man Accused Of Setting 249-Year-Old San Gabriel Mission On Fire Pleads Not Guilty\">remained tight-lipped<\/a> about their strike strategy, emphasizing \u2063the need\u2063 to keep the\u200d companies guessing. The automakers, on the other hand, are considering \u200cvarious options to\u200c mitigate the\u2063 impact of\u200c striking\u2063 workers, including staffing parts warehouses with salaried \u2062employees.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 negotiations, the union highlights the\u2063 carmakers&#8217; recent \u2063profits\u2062 and CEO pay \u2063to justify their demands for a 36% wage increase over \u200dfour years. The \u2062companies argue that they cannot afford such demands due to \u200cthe costly transition \u2062to \u2064electric vehicles.\u2064 Despite the challenges, both sides hope to reach an agreement\u2063 quickly and amicably.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By David Koenig<\/em><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 What potential risks does the \u200bUAW face \u2064by expanding the strike and disrupting production?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Meeting their demands by disrupting production and causing financial losses. By targeting specific assembly \u2062plants and parts facilities, they aim to \u2064create enough \u200ddisruption to force the automakers to negotiate. However, the UAW must carefully consider the potential risks of expanding the strike.<\/p>\n<p>One major risk is the negative\u200d impact\u200c on customers. With a lack of parts, vehicle repairs could be delayed, leaving customers frustrated and potentially damaging the reputation \u200dof the automakers. Additionally, customers who were planning to purchase new vehicles may also be deterred from \u2063doing so if they perceive instability in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the strike could have detrimental effects on the economy. As production\u2064 delays extend, the ripple effect could reach suppliers and other related industries,\u2063 leading to\u2064 layoffs\u2062 and further economic instability. The UAW needs to assess the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-marginalized-students-are-missing-from-virtual-learning\/\" title=\"\u2018Thousands\u2019 Of Marginalized Students Are Missing From Virtual Learning\">potential long-term consequences<\/a> of\u200c their actions and gauge whether the benefits of higher pay and\u2062 benefits outweigh \u200dthe potential negative impact on the industry \u2063and economy.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2064the UAW&#8217;s leverage should not be underestimated. The ongoing strike has already\u2062 resulted \u2062in financial losses for the automakers, and it has raised public awareness of the issues faced by the workers.\u200b This public support is crucial for the success of the union&#8217;s demands.<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit automakers must also weigh their options. They could try to\u2063 wait\u200d out the union, \u200bhoping that the strike will lose momentum and the demands will\u2062 weaken.\u200c However, this strategy could backfire if the strike continues to gain\u200b public support. Alternatively, they could choose to negotiate\u200d with the UAW in order to minimize further losses and\u2064 resolve the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, both the \u2062UAW and the automakers need to find a balance between their respective interests. The union \u200dmust carefully assess the risks and benefits\u2063 of expanding \u200bthe strike, considering the potential \u2063negative impact \u200don customers and the economy. At the \u2063same time, the automakers must recognize the leverage the UAW holds and the potential consequences of ignoring their \u200cdemands.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2062UAW strike against Detroit automakers\u200c continues, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-employees-sue-biden-yellen-to-force-override-of-debt-ceiling\/\" title=\"Gov't workers sue Biden, Yellen to lift debt ceiling.\">outcome remains uncertain<\/a>. However, with negotiations\u2062 ongoing and public support playing a significant role, \u200bit\u2064 is clear that\u200b both sides have a vested interest in finding \u2063a resolution.\u200b The future of the \u2063Detroit automobile industry and the livelihoods of its workers depend on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even with an escalated strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union holds substantial leverage to secure higher pay and benefits. Currently, only 12% of the union&#8217;s members are participating in the walkout. If necessary, the UAW could expand the strike to gain further influence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2042866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}