(WXYZ) — The United Auto Workers union is in the middle of contract negotiations with the Big Three automakers – Ford, General Motors and Stellantis – with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 for a new deal.
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If an agreement isn't reached with any of the automakers, UAW President Shawn Fain said the workers will strike. There are nearly 150,000 UAW workers around the country that could strike if a deal is not reached.
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Throughout metro Detroit and Michigan, there are also dozens of plants that could be impacted. We've put together a map with the plant locations around the state.
Check out the map below: