Powerful Leverage: Auto Workers' Potential Strike Expansion and Risks

– The strike has escalated, targeting Detroit automakers.

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– The union seeks significant pay and benefit increases.

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– Strikes now affect both vehicle production and parts facilities.

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– The UAW aims to force automakers into negotiations.

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– Leverage remains on the side of the striking auto workers.

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Auto workers intensify their strike against car makers

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United Auto Workers union pushes for higher pay and benefits

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Strikes extend to both production and parts facilities

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Strategy aims to compel automakers to negotiate

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Leverage remains with the striking workers

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