Auto Union eyes 'targeted strikes' if negotiations break down: report

Amid tense negotiations and a looming Thursday deadline, the United Auto Workers union is reportedly planning targeted strikes nationwide should they fail to reach an agreement with major vehicle manufacturers.

Targeted strikes involved the selection of specific plants with localized contract disputes rather than a single, industry-wide walkout, CNBC reported. Such a move would allow the union to reduce costs of striking and draw less from its $825 million strike fund, per the Associated Press.

The dispute has drawn out for more than a month. In early August, the UAW unveiled its demands for major automakers, which included a 32-hour work week, substantial raises, inflation adjustments, additional time off, etc.

General Motors and Ford offered 10% raises over four years along with lump sum payments, per AP. Stellantis, meanwhile, has offered 14.5% raises without additional payments. They did, however, all agree to a contract bonus and inflation adjustments.

UAW collectively represents 146,000 members, all of whom could potentially strike should they fail to reach an agreement.

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