UAW President Shawn Fain announced the expansion of the union’s rolling strikes Friday.
. Union President Shawn Fain said Sept. 29 that, despite the union's"willingness to bargain," both Ford and GM have"refused to make meaningful progress."
Fain called an additional 7,000 UAW members to stand up and strike starting at noon Sept. 29. The expansion will impact Ford's Chicago assembly plant and GM's Lansing Delta Township. Stellantis — which Fain said made"significant progress" in the moments before his broadcast — will not face a strike expansion.
"Negotiations haven't broken down. I'm still hopeful that we can reach a deal," Fain said."But I also know that what we win at the bargaining table depends on the power we build on the job. Our strategy is working."The union is seeking 40% wage increases, a 32-hour work week, cost of living adjustments, expanded retirement benefits and fairer profit-sharing programs.
"We are excited about this momentum at Stellantis and hope it continues," Fain said."Until then, we will keep building our arsenal of democracy and we will win."
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