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UAW Strike Expands – Labor Relations Professor Weighs In

Monday, October 23, 2023, By Daryl Lovell
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On October 23, United Auto Workers leaders announced the union would expand its weeks-long strike, calling out nearly 7,000 additional workers at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. It is the automaker’s largest plant.

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Lynne Vincent

Lynne Vincent is an assistant professor of management in Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management with an expertise in labor and industrial relations. Since the strike started in mid-September, Professor Vincent has spoken with several news outlets about about the unfolding strategy and impact on automakers and workers, including with CBS News, Reckon News and WAER-FM .

She provides comments below reacting to the latest news developments. She is also available for interviews.

Professor Vincent says:

“The latest move is consistent with the UAW’s unfolding strategy, which is to not play by the traditional playbook, escalate as needed, and be nimble. The strategy is to be unpredictable in that the UAW’s plans are not communicated ahead of time; however, the strategy is predictable in that it aligns with the UAW’s stated values and mission for this strike. The pressure on the automakers is systematically and strategically increasing, and the UAW is making it clear that that pressure will continue to escalate unless the automakers, particularly Stellantis, make greater concessions. The UAW wants strong and consistent contracts for their members at all three automakers.
“This is a tough strike for the automakers and the workers.  The longer the duration of the strike, the tougher it is for all involved. The monetary and morale costs are significant all around; however, the UAW recognizes that there are greater costs in the future for their members if they don’t act now. Fortunately, progress has been made during negotiations at all three automakers.”

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Daryl Lovell
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Division of Communications

M 315.380.0206
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