Nearly 1,000 workers strike at Michigan GM parts plant over wages and contract talks

Nearly 1,000 workers at a Michigan plant supplying axles and components for General Motors pickup trucks went on strike after failing to reach a new contract agreement with Dauch Corp., formerly American Axle and Manufacturing. The United Auto Workers union demands wage restoration to levels before cuts made during the 2008 recession, with current top wages at $22 an hour after progression. The strike began early Monday, with union leaders pledging to stay out until a fair deal is reached. GM is monitoring the situation but production continues as usual for now, with the plant producing parts for several GM pickup models and some Stellantis vehicles.