The wheels of America's auto industry screeched to a halt this week as 25,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) members launched a historic strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This marks the first simultaneous strike against all 'Big Three' automakers in over 80 years, signaling workers are gearing up for battle in the inflation era. 🔥
Workers at Chicago's Ford assembly plant told CGTN they're fighting for 'dignity in a broken system.' One employee stressed: 'Grocery bills keep climbing, but our contracts haven’t changed since 2015—back when Jurassic World was in theaters!' 🦖 Another added: 'Our CEO makes \$21 million a year while we struggle. The math isn’t mathing.' 💸
The strike comes as automakers report record profits—Ford made \$10.4 billion in 2022—while workers say their wages grew just 6% since 2019. With UAW seeking 40% raises and better benefits, this labor showdown could reshape America's economic landscape. 💼⚖️
