The White House, the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers are at odds over the state of contract negotiations — with the serious prospect of a debilitating strike looming. Why it matters: With eight days to go before the expiration of UAW deals with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, insiders are expecting a strike that could affect one, two or all three automakers. Collectively they have about 150,000 UAW-represented workers. Driving the news: GM delivered a new offer to the UAW on Thursday, including 10% pay hikes for permanent employees, bigger increases for temp workers, $5,500 ratification ... (full story)