UAW votes overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies

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The United Auto Workers union said Friday that results are still being tallied, but so far 97% have voted in favour of authorizing one or more strikes against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford.

The Associated PressUnited Auto Workers members march while holding signs at a union rally held near a Stellantis factory Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Detroit.

Contracts between the union representing about 146,000 workers at Stellantis, General Motors and Ford expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 14. UAW president Shawn Fain said earlier this week that negotiations with the companies are not progressing fast enough. But he also said a strike is not inevitable. "Workers have shown time and time again they are prepared to fight and to strike if necessary to have their demands met.Stellantis workers represented by Unifor 444 are holding a strike authorization vote on Sunday.

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