GM Strike

The United Auto Workers have been on strike for over two weeks against General Motors.

The automaker and union have agreed on most of the key issues, but two main sticking points remain. They are boosting employee pension plans and shortening the length of time required for entry-level workers to earn top hourly pay of $28.

Update:  Negotiations are described as taking a "turn for the worse".

GM made an offer to the union that basically repeated one the UAW had previously rejected.

Update (October 9):  Sam Pizzigati looks at the history behind the strike.

Update (October 16):  UAW has a tentative settlement with General Motors.

Update (October 25):  UAW membership has ratified the new contract.

Update (November 3):  Bob Hennelly notes the number of people involved in labor strikes last year was the highest since 1986.