General Motors (GM) and United Auto Workers (UAW) have hit a rough patch in negotiations as the third week of the strike at GM unfolds. More than 50,000 UAW members remain on strike, citing concerns about job security due to GM’s overseas production.
The strike, which started on September 16th, was triggered by issues related to wages, healthcare, and pensions. After suffering losses of up to $1 billion, GM has closed several American factories due to lack of profitability.
UAW Vice President Terry Dittes highlighted the importance of job security, emphasizing the need for vehicles sold in the U.S. to be manufactured locally. Talks between GM and UAW have taken a negative turn as GM rejected the union’s latest proposal, making this strike the largest work stoppage in the U.S. since 2007.
