More UAW strikes are expected to happen. A top analyst of Wedbush Securities said that if the United Auto Workers union wanted to, it could still conduct more protests because it has lots of leverage.
The top analyst warned that the next step that UAW will take could be the "more nuclear option." Here are other details about the analyst's predictions.
More UAW Strikes Could Happen, Claims a Top Analyst
According to Fortune, UAW strikes began on Sept. 15. But, only 12% of its members joined the protests, which means that the union can still conduct more strikes to pressure companies to agree to their demands.
The UAW leaders can order their remaining members to strike more car parts facilities and assembly plants of Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford.
"We believe the next step for UAW is the more nuclear option - going for a much more widespread strike on the core plants in and around Detroit," said Daniel Ives, a top analyst working for Wedbush Securities.
He added that if his prediction really happens, it "would be a torpedo." Aside from Ives, another top analyst, Sam Abuelsamid of Guidehouse Insights shared his opinion.
Abuelsamid explained that the UAW leadership could add more assembly plants to their list, allowing them to squeeze automakers harder.
"They could target more of the plants that are building the most profitable vehicles," explained Sam.
UAW's Picket Line To Be Joined by Joe Biden
Politico reported that U.S. President Joe Biden will join the picket line of UAW strikes. This was confirmed by the American leader on Friday, Sept. 22.
He said that he will go to Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to stand in solidarity with the women and men of UAW while they are striking to achieve their fair shares in the auto industry.
Many union workers and leaders see Joe Biden's upcoming visit as a seismic moment in the labor community. A union adviser said that the decision of POTUS is "pretty hard-core."
The U.S. president is currently making efforts to help UAW members achieve their goals. Recently, he tried sending acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and senior adviser Gene Sperling to assist the negotiations in Detroit.
Unfortunately, this effort was canceled by the Biden Administration after having conversations with the UAW leadership.
