12 Sept 2023
30m

A Breaking Point for the U.S. Auto Industry

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The Daily

This podcast episode delves into the history of labor activism in the United States, focusing on the evolving relationship between the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and the Big Three carmakers. The discussion covers challenges faced by the auto industry, corruption and lack of democracy within the UAW, and the high-stakes negotiations for a new contract that could result in a strike. The episode highlights the significance of these negotiations in the context of broader labor movements across the country.

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