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The powerful auto workers’ union strike began overnight in a dispute over pay.

Workers at the "Big Three" US auto manufacturers went on strike Friday in a first-ever coordinated action to demand pay raises, testing the resilience of the US economy and threatening

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has launched a targeted strike at three factories in the US, affecting Detroit's "Big Three" automakers for the first time. The strike came after failed negotiations between the UAW and General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. Approximately 12,700 workers are participating in the strike, which could be expanded if demands are not met. The UAW is seeking a 40% wage increase and better benefits for its members. The strike poses a challenge for President Joe Biden, who has sought support from organized labor.

Workers at the "Big Three" US auto manufacturers went on strike Friday in a first-ever coordinated action to demand pay raises, winning strong support from President Joe Biden whose pro-union

A dramatic walkout -- observed outside a Detroit-area Ford plant with rowdy honking and cheers at the arrival of the United Auto Workers' leader -- followed a failed last-minute push by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis to produce an agreement before the deadline late Thursday.