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Cars: UAW says authorization for strike against Detroit 3 overwhelmingly approved

The UAW said Friday its members overwhelmingly gave leaders the OK to strike the Detroit automakers if they cannot reach a tentative contract deal.

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Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly GM Line worker Ralph Payne, 58, of Taylor, pumps his fist as a driver honks at strikers with Local 22.  Strikers are outside of GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

The UAW said Friday its members overwhelmingly gave leaders the OK to strike the Detroit automakers if they cannot reach a tentative contract deal.

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 A GMC Sierra 1500 pickup on the assembly line at the General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly plant on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Roanoke, Indiana. GM announced Thursday, May 30, 2019 it is investing $24 million in the plant to expand production of full size Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups in Roanoke, Indiana.
 

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UAW President Shawn Fain walks alongside other union members during a rally and practice picket near the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
 

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Nissan is recalling 2020-2022 model Sentras because either one or both of the front tie rods, which are crucial to steering, may deform under certain operating conditions such as hitting a curb. The 2020 Nissan Sentra is shown here.
 

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Nissan is recalling 2020-2022 model Sentras because either one or both of the front tie rods, which are crucial to steering, may deform under certain operating conditions such as hitting a curb. The 2020 Nissan Sentra is shown here.
 

Nissan Sentra sedans recalled for possible lost steering issue

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Prices for the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD will start around $300,00
 

$300K Mustang GTD, amazingly, will be street legal

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Ford Motor hourly employees who are represented by the UAW have until Feb. 28 to decide if they want to take special buyout package. In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, the company logo stands at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
 
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