US auto workers could strike after contract expires September 14

DETROIT, Michigan: The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said this week that its members voted to authorize a strike at the Detroit Three automakers if agreement is not reached before the current four-year contract expires on 14th September.

UAW President Shawn Fain, who leads the union that represents about 150,000 workers, said the authorization was approved by 97 percent of voting members at General Motors (GM)