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AAH #664 - D-Day: The UAW Strike Is On!

AAH #664 - D-Day: The UAW Strike Is On!

Autoline After Hours Sep 15, 2023 60 min
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About this episode

A pivotal moment for the auto industry unfolds as the UAW strike looms, with Merrick Masters from Wayne State University providing insights into the unprecedented negotiation strategies employed by UAW President Sean Fain. The discussion delves into the implications of a potential strike, the complexities of negotiations with the Big Three automakers, and the historical context of labor relations. Masters highlights the risks involved in Fain's transparency and ambitious demands, while also examining the challenges posed by the evolving automotive landscape, including competition from non-unionized manufacturers and the shift towards electric vehicles.

Topics: uaw strike negotiation strategies labor relations history transparency in negotiations impact of electric vehicles company responses to strikes tiered wage systems profit sharing union demands market competition
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