In the U.S., One Strike Ends As Another Grows Bigger
Auto Strike Has Political And Economic Consequences
Auto workers strike outside Ford plant in Michigan.
September 25, 2023—As one major labor union strike in the United States ends, another one is getting bigger. U.S. politicians gearing up for the 2024 election are taking notice.
Both strikes are taking place as industries undergo technological change. For writers, the issues relate to the gig economy and artificial intelligence. The auto workers, meanwhile, are trying to secure a future in the industry as it undergoes a global transformation to electric vehicles.
While the writers' strike affected the entertainment economy and America's viewing pleasure, the autoworkers' strike has the potential to impact the broader U.S. economy.
Hollywood Writers Strike
First, an end ...