The union is expanding its strike against two of the 'Big Three' automakers and will go nationwide.
, the other company that workers are on strike against, have progressed and will be spared the expansion.the 13,000 colleagues who walked out of their jobs last Friday
—the first time in history that they are striking against all three companies simultaneously. They downed their tools over demands that include wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments for salaries to match with inflation and profit-sharing plans. Fain also called on President Joe Biden to join the union on the picket line to support the strike."We invite and encourage everyone who supports our cause to join us on the picket line. From our friends and family, all the way up to the president of the United States. We invite you to join us in our fight," heUnited Automobile Workers members strike at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant on Saturday in Wayne, Michigan.
"Ford is working diligently with the UAW to reach a deal that rewards our workforce and enables Ford to invest in a vibrant and growing future," the company said."Although we are making progress in some areas, we still have significant gaps to close on the key economic issues. In the end, the issues are interconnected and must work within an overall agreement that supports our mutual success.
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