GM-UAW 21 Day Strike Hitting a Big Snag

According to WILX, contract talks aimed at ending a 21 day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors have taken a turn for the worse, hitting a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories.

A letter from the UAW Vice President casts doubt on whether there will be a quick settlement in the contract dispute, which sent 49,000 workers to the picket lines on Sept. 16, crippling GM's factories.

The recent letter says the union presented a proposal to the company Saturday. GM responded Sunday morning by reverting back to an offer that had been rejected and made few changes.

The company's proposal did nothing to address a host of items, specifying job security for members during the term of the four year contract.

Normally in contract talks, the union bargains for commitments from the company to build new vehicles, engines, transmissions and other items at U.S. factories represented by the union.