This podcast episode discusses the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors, analyzing the tentative agreements reached and their impact. The UAW secured significant concessions, including a 25% wage increase, reinstatement of COLA, and the right to strike over plant closures. The union's successful negotiation strategies, including targeted strikes and external expertise, reveal a revitalized labor movement in the United States. The episode also explores the UAW's plans to organize Tesla and other automakers, as well as the broader implications for the labor movement.
