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Is Michigan's auto industry careening into a ditch?


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Published in Automotive and Transportation on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 9:01 GMT by Yahoo   Print publication without navigation

  • Consider: Detroit's automakers are laying off thousands of workers, scaling back electric vehicle projects and facing an incoming U.S. president whose promised policies could do them great harm. It all presents a big worry for a state in which 20% of its workers are employed in the auto and "mobility" sectors.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the challenges facing Michigan's auto industry, particularly in light of the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the "Big Three" automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. The strike, which began on September 15, has led to significant economic repercussions, with ripple effects felt across the state's economy. Key points include the demand for better wages, job security, and a share in the profits from the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The article highlights the tension between the traditional automotive sector and the push towards EV production, which requires fewer workers and different skill sets. This shift is causing concern about job losses and the future of unionized labor in the auto industry. Furthermore, the piece touches on the political implications, with Michigan being a crucial swing state, and how the strike could influence voter sentiment in upcoming elections. The overall narrative portrays an industry at a crossroads, facing both immediate labor disputes and long-term structural changes.

Read the Full Yahoo Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/michigan-auto-industry-careening-ditch-125156364.html ]

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