The most recent UAW strike may not have been the longest in the union’s history, but it may be the most impactful.
For the first time in history, the UAW struck all members of the Detroit 3 — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — at the same time. In total, roughly 40,000 members went on strike over a six-week stretch, and have since returned to work as the ratification process is ongoing.
So, after an eventful six weeks, did the strike work? How can we tell? On this
Daily J podcast WWJ’s Zach Clark hears from experts on what exactly the strike means for the here-and-now, as well as in the long-run.
Automotive News reporter Mike Martinez says workers -- full-time, temporary workers and new hires -- will see big improvements as a result of the strike.
But the impact goes even beyond the automakers. Marick Masters, a Wayne State University business professor, says we can expect to see a "ripple effect" in two ways....