The United Auto Workers (UAW) have revealed their latest set of strike locations at major automotive companies, General Motors and Ford. This announcement comes amid the ongoing dispute between the union and Detroit’s Big Three, a group that includes GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler.
The UAW said that its members are actively striking at six General Motors facilities in four states and three Ford facilities in two states. This includes the GM powertrain plant in Warren, Michigan, as well as the GM metal stamping and assembly plant in Livonia, Michigan. The other GM facilities are located in Buffalo, New York, Doraville, Georgia, Toledo, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. The three Ford locations are located in Dearborn, Michigan, Lorain, Ohio, and Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
The UAW said that the strikes are a part of an effort to protect workers’ rights and job security in the wake of increasing automation and global competition. It added that these actions demand that automakers “respect their workforce and provide a safer, more productive workplace for their employees.”
The strikes are causing considerable disruption to operations at the facilities, with some workers saying they have already seen a decline in productivity. The UAW hopes that the strike will force negotiations on higher wages, job security, and improved workplace conditions.
The UAW strike is part of a larger movement to urge Detroit’s Big Three and other automakers to improve conditions for their employees. This marks the first major labor conflict between Detroit’s Big Three and the UAW since 2007, and the union hopes the strike will force the automakers to take workers’ concerns seriously.
For now, it remains to be seen how the ongoing dispute between the UAW and Detroit’s Big Three will play out. With their latest set of strikes, the UAW is sending a clear message that they are willing to take action to ensure that their members’ rights are respected and that they receive the wages and workplace conditions they deserve. The outcome of the dispute is sure to have an impact on the future of the automotive industry as well as the UAW and its members.
