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Union and execs need to shift gears fast once UAW strike is over – transition to EV manufacturing requires their teamwork

Written by Peter Berg, Professor of Employment Relations; Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University

UAW members and leaders march in Detroit on Sept. 15, 2023 – the first day of the union's strike.AP Photo/Paul Sancya

The United Auto Workers union is ramping up its strike against General Motors and Stellantis – the global company that makes Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles – and getting closer to a deal with Ford.

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