GM, Stellantis Face More UAW Walkouts

GM, Stellantis Face More UAW Walkouts

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The transcript discusses the United Auto Workers' (UAW) new strategy of targeting all three major automakers with a carrot and stick approach, sparing Ford from further action while escalating walkouts at GM and Stellantis. President Biden supports the workers but not the UAW's full demands. The UAW's tactics have increased leverage, adding more workers to the strike. Despite government optimism for a win-win deal, negotiations remain difficult due to high inflation and record profits. The automakers push back, but negotiations continue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique strategy that the UAW is using in its negotiations?

Targeting only Ford

Negotiating with non-unionized workers

A carrot and stick approach targeting all three automakers

Focusing solely on GM

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the Biden administration regarding the UAW's 40% pay increase demand?

Supports the workers but not the full demand

Opposes the demand

Has no opinion on the matter

Fully supports the demand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the UAW's strategy affected the number of workers involved in the labor action?

The number of workers has decreased

The number of workers is unknown

The number of workers has remained the same

The number of workers has increased

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Secretary of Transportation's outlook on the negotiations?

Uninformed

Optimistic

Pessimistic

Neutral

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of automakers regarding the UAW's demands?

The demands are too low

The demands could lead to financial instability

The demands are already met

The demands are unclear