UAW President Takes Aggressive Approach in Contract Talks with Detroit Automakers

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn
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United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is leading the union with a new, politically savvy strategy in contract negotiations with Detroit automakers. Fain aims to capitalize on the wave of support for organized labor and combat "corporate greed." The negotiations are expected to be confrontational and costly, with significant concerns over the industry's transition to electric vehicles and the impact on jobs and wages. The UAW is also negotiating contracts with Canadian Union Unifor simultaneously, adding further complexity to the discussions.

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