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Sept. 5, 2023 ~ A UAW strike is seemingly likely to happen as the Sept. 14 negotiation contract deadline approaches, though President Joe Biden does not seem to think it will happen.
Biden, who has touted himself as a strong supporter of unions during his presidency, said he believes the union and automakers will reach an agreement to prevent a strike, which “shocked” UAW President Shawn Fain. However, UAW’s demands like a 46% pay raise and a 32-hour week have yet to be met by Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Stellantis NV as Sept. 14 looms ahead.
Wayne State University business professor Marick Masters and Detroit News reporter Kalea Hall spoke more about the negotiations on “Focus with Paul W. Smith” and “JR Afternoon with Chris Renwick” respectively.
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Sept. 5, 2023 ~ Wayne State University business professor Marick Masters spoke to Paul W. about how UAW President Shawn Fain is “shocked” at President Joe Biden‘s opinion that an auto strike is unlikely.
Sept. 5, 2023 ~ Detroit News reporter Kalea Hall spoke to Chris Renwick about the latest in the ongoing UAW negotiations and how likely a strike is.
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