UAW members, the union president, and Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Detroit for a rally in support of striking workers.
United Auto Worker members, the union president, and Sen. Bernie Sanders plan to attend a solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit.
This rally is planned for 5 p.m. Friday at the UAW-Ford National Programs Center, just steps away from where the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview will be held at the same time.at midnight Friday following the expiration of contracts with General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford. This is the first time the union has been on strike against all Big Three automakers at the same time.
However, this strike is a bit different. UAW members are only on strike at three plants - Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri.A strike against the Big Three automakers began Friday. Workers at three of the automakers' plants are on the picket line after a deal between the UAW and automakers was not reached before contracts expired. More workers could be added to the strike later.
Union President Shawn Fain said more workers could be called on to strike when negotiations continue. "If we need to go all out, we will. Everything is on the table," he said. "We must show the companies you are ready to join the stand-up strike at a moment's notice."
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