Union members, automakers losing money as UAW strikes continue
Analysts say striking facilities are costing car companies millions, while picketing workers receive less than a normal week's income.
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Analysts say striking facilities are costing car companies millions, while picketing workers receive less than a normal week's income.
The administration is caught between support for unions and the need to make U.S. auto industry more competitive.
The head of the US auto workers union announced Wednesday plans to strike against the three major Detroit automakers, saying the two sides remain far from a new agreement.
Contract talks continue between the UAW and the Big Three as the union and automakers work to come to agreements before Thursday's deadline.
This week's Detroit Auto Show is meant to showcase impressive new electric vehicles, but the fanfare looks destined to be upstaged by a brewing labor dispute and the increasing likelihood of a strike.