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US auto strike set to cut metals consumption
A possible strike by US automotive union workers against the Big 3 auto companies would curtail metals consumption. A strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Ford Motor, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis could begin as early as next week when the current contract expires the night of 14 September. Negotiations have remained contentious as the UAW pushes for more than 40pc pay increases and Ford and GM have countered with proposed pay hikes of less than half that level. UAW president Shawn Fain has said any auto company without a new contract by the current deadline will be threatened with strike. The ... (full story)