NPR

GM Strike, Day 17: Work Halts At 30 Factories, Cost Exceeds $1 Billion

In this Sept. 23, 2019, file photo a sign is posted during a demonstration outside a General Motors facility in Langhorne, Pa. (Matt Rourke, File/AP)

With Meghna Chakrabarti

The strike against General Motors is now in its third week. We touch down to see where things stand.

Guests

Kalea Hall, automotive reporter for the Detroit News who has been covering the General Motors strike. Former business reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator, where she covered the Lordstown GM plant. (@bykaleahall)

Bill Reed, UAW Local 602 president in Lansing, Michigan.

From The Reading List

Statement From General Motors

“We continue to talk and

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR3 min read
U.S. Report Says It's 'Reasonable To Assess' That Israel Has Violated Humanitarian Law
The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.
NPR3 min read
WNBA Teams Will Travel On Chartered Flights For The Next 2 Seasons, The League Says
Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and for back-to-back games in the regular season. Many players said the change will make recovery easier and make them feel safer.
NPR4 min read
The U.N. General Assembly Backs The Palestinians' Membership Bid
The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

Related Books & Audiobooks