The strike by United Automobile Workers took a dramatic turn Friday as workers at a handful of car factories were suddenly joined by the workers at more than three dozen parts distribution facilities spread across 20 US states.
As symbolism goes, a fall TV season whose highest-profile new series is “The Golden Bachelor” – a retirement-age seniors version of ABC’s dating franchise – is a pretty good metaphor for a network TV business that was already fading into the sunset, and risks getting there that much faster because of the twin writer and actors strikes.
Hot Labor Summer is turning into hotter labor fall. The United Auto Workers are now on strike against the Big Three automakers. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (Chrysler and Jeep) have presented their latest offers, including a 9 or 10% raise for most workers, more paid time off, and increased.