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UAW President Shawn Fain combines faith and labor activism as strike expands nationwide

After beginning a strike one week ago, the United Auto Workers union has increased the number of plants affected by industrial action. Until now, workers have been striking at three sites, one each for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. UAW leader Shawn Fain says that will be increased to 38…

Shawn Fain announces additional strikes as contract talks remain far apart on economic issues, and invites Biden to join picket line

It should soon become clear whether the strike by auto workers against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is going to grow

Republicans believe they stand to gain from the dispute but there is a divide between sympathy and disdain for the workers

UAW workers at 38 GM and Stellantis faciilties across 20 states walked off their jobs, though Ford was not hit with new strikes. President Biden is set to attend a picket line next week.

Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein claims the UAW strike is actually a sign the economy is doing well.

UAW to launch additional strikes if agreements with General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are not reached by 22 September

Americans like unions again — but few workers actually have one. The UAW is betting it can shift that dynamic