The United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s audacious demands for a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour workweek with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions have put it on the brink of striking against General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford when their contracts expire on September 14. The automakers have rejected these demands, citing fierce competition from Tesla and foreign automakers, especially in the electric vehicle sector. A potential strike by 146,000 UAW members, combined with a growing number of strikes across industries in the US, could disrupt production, lead to higher vehicle prices, and impact an already tight labor market.