Wheels: U.A.W. starts strike small, but repercussions could prove far-reaching

The union targeted three factories: one run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 19, 2023 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Evan Cobb for The New York Times U.A.W. Starts Strike Small, but Repercussions Could Prove Far-Reaching The union targeted three factories: one run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden. By Jack Ewing Brittany Greeson for The New York Times NEWS ANALYSIS Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor's recent momentum. By Noam Scheiber Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Bill Pugliano/Getty Images U.A.W. Begins Strike at GM, Ford and Stellantis Plants. Here's What to Know The strike began on Friday morning at three plants, but could expand if contract talks remain bogged down. By Daniel Victor and Neal E. Boudette Brittany Greeson for The New York Times NEWS ANALYSIS Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries. By Jack Ewing A Spirited Start to the Strike at a Ford Plant Near Detroit Union members at one of three factories chosen for a first wave of walkouts voiced determination to win substantial pay gains in their next contract. By Neal E. Boudette and Brittany Greeson Peter Fox/Getty Images Daniel Ricciardo Fights His Way Back in Formula 1 A successful tire test for Red Bull in July earned the Australian driver a seat with its sister team AlphaTauri. By Ian Parkes Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS Standoff Over Electric Vehicle Workers Poses Risk for Biden A looming auto industry strike could test the president's commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs. By Noam Scheiber Toyota, a Hybrid Pioneer, Struggles to Master Electric Vehicles The world's largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales. By Jack Ewing and Ben Dooley U.S. Seeks to Recall 52 Million Airbag Inflaters The action covers airbags made by two companies and used by 12 automakers from 2000 to 2018. The parts were linked to seven injuries and one death. By J. Edward Moreno and Neal E. Boudette Chinese Cars Star at Munich Auto Show, Underscoring German Economic Woes China, an electric-vehicle juggernaut, will have at least seven brands on display, while Germany's automakers are now a drag on their home economy. By Melissa Eddy Driverless Taxis Blocked Ambulance in Fatal Accident, San Francisco Fire Dept. Says Two Cruise taxis delayed an ambulance carrying a car accident victim to a hospital, a department report said. The company said it was not at fault. By Yiwen Lu Labor Groups Target Hyundai, and Biden, Over Transition to Electric A coalition of unions and civic groups is pushing one of the world's largest automakers to protect and train workers in return for federal money under President Biden's signature laws. By Jonathan Weisman Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018