The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has initiated a strike targeting Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, marking the first time in history that the union has targeted all of the "Big Three" automakers. The strike currently covers 13,000 workers, but UAW president Shawn Fain has warned that all 146,000 union workers are ready to strike if necessary. The strike could cost automakers over $1 billion and impact plans to push new electric vehicles (EVs) onto the market. The union is advocating for good-paying, union jobs in the growing EV sector, while automakers argue that meeting union demands could hinder their ability to compete with non-unionized EV producers like Tesla.

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