UAW Rejects Latest Offer From Stellantis as Strike Continues

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Unionized workers at three major automakers Ford GM and Stellan began striking late Friday after falling and failing to reach new labor contracts. Union negotiators resumed talks with all three automakers over the weekend. United Auto Workers, President Sean Fain says the union is rejecting the latest offer from Stellan. The offer from Chrysler's parent company would have raised pay for workers by 21%. The union is calling for a 40% wage increase which would match recent raises for ceos. The union is also asking for a four day work week and more paid time off among other benefits. The U A president told cbs's face the nation yesterday that workers are just asking for our fair share in this economy and the fruits of our labor.