Written By
Sheikh Hasib Ahmed
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes against General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford are approaching their 13th day, and there is no end in sight. UAW President Shawn Fain has threatened to expand the strikes on Friday if there is no meaningful progress in negotiations with the Big Three.
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President Joe Biden visited UAW picketers in Michigan on Tuesday and expressed support for their demand for a 40% pay raise. Biden said that the UAW deserves a "lot more" than they are getting paid now, and that he believes they should be able to bargain for a 40% increase.
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Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit union workers in Michigan on Wednesday, the same day as the Republican presidential debate. Trump will be holding a rally with 500 former or current employees of unions in Clinton Township, Michigan.
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UAW President Shawn Fain has rejected the possibility of meeting with former President Donald Trump during his visit to Michigan. Fain said that he sees "nothing worthwhile" in meeting with Trump, and that he believes Trump "doesn't have the least bit of care about the things our workers stand for."
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Ford has stunned the industry by delaying work on its $3.5 billion battery plant in Marshall, Michigan. Ford said that it is delaying the project due to uncertainty surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act and electric vehicle tax credits.
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Ford and GM are reportedly lobbying the White House over the rules for electric vehicle tax credits. Ford is seeking a wider interpretation of the rules that would allow it to license battery technology from China's CATL. GM, on the other hand, is advocating for a tougher reading of the rules that would strike a blow to Ford.
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The UAW strike is a complex web of issues, involving everything from wages and benefits to electric vehicles and tax credits. The stakes are high for both the union and the automakers, and it is unclear how long the strike will last.
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The UAW strike is having a significant impact on the American car industry. Production has been halted at many plants, and automakers are losing billions of dollars. The strike is also having a ripple effect on other industries, such as suppliers and dealerships.
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It is unclear what is next for the UAW strike. The union has said that it is prepared to strike for as long as it takes to reach a fair contract. The automakers, on the other hand, are under pressure to end the strike as soon as possible.
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The UAW strike is a complex web of issues, and it is unclear how long it will last. The strike is having a significant impact on the American car industry, and it remains to be seen what the long-term consequences will be.