UAW president reacts to automakers' temporary layoffs of non-striking employees: 'Their plan won't work'
The head of the United Auto Workers said plans to temporarily lay off non-striking employees "won't work," as the unprecedented strike hits day two. The head of the United Auto Workers said plans by two automakers to temporarily lay off non -striking employees "won't work," as the unprecedented strike enters the second day. The UAW, which represents nearly 150,000 autoworkers, started a strike early Friday morning against the Big Three automakers -- General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. Nearly 13,000 workers walked out of three auto plants in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. The union is utilizing a "stand-up" strike method to target specific plants and add to the list if a deal isn't reached. United Auto Workers members march through downtown Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 15, 2023. The UAW is conducting a strike against Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. Paul Sancya/AP Hours after the strike started, Ford announced it told 600 workers who assemb...