UAW Announces “Stand Up Strike” Strategy in a Historic First at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in Case of No Agreement by Midnight Tonight

The UAW has announced a new strike strategy in case Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis fail to offer fair contracts to 150,000 autoworkers across all three companies, with the launch of a new video, new webpage, and educational materials for members and the public. 

The Stand Up Strike will target a to-be-determined number of facilities to walk out on strike at midnight tonight, if necessary. As time goes on, the strike will expand to more facilities to be announced as needed. 
 
As UAW President Shawn Fain said in a Facebook Live address to tens of thousands of UAW members, “Our goal is to reach a fair agreement. But if the companies continue to bargain in bad faith or continue to stall or continue to give us insulting offers, then our strike will grow. At the beginning, only a select few will strike. Then, as needed, more will join. We will hit where we need to hit, when we need to hit, to move mountains.” 
 
Non-striking locals will be ready to walk out at a moment’s notice, pending direction from national leadership. Those members will be working under an expired agreement, not a contract extension. All locals will continue organizing rallies, protests, and community events, while supporting those members who are on strike.  

If all three companies fail to come to an agreement, it will be the first time in history that the UAW has struck all Big Three automakers simultaneously. 

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