The UAW (Union of Automotive Workers) is currently engaging in industrial action at many production facilities operated by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis in the U.S. In Canada, its sibling union, Unifor, is engaged in its own industrial action.

But what is the strike about? Why is it important? And why should you care? Moreover, what's the truth behind the claim that Tesla is a better place to work than other automakers, and what will the outcome ultimately be?

00:00 - Disclaimer 01:04 - Introduction 02:39 - Union history 04:41 - Nikki's personal experience with unions 05:22 - The current strike - why and what 07:17 - The UAW deal during the recession 08:16 - Renegotiaons 10:07 - Are unions "Anti EV"? 12:20 - Don't non-union shops get better pay? 14:26 - Is Tesla the shop to work for? 16:36 - CEOs responses to the demands 18:00 - What it means for us? 20:11 - What can YOU do? 20:58 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliot Presenters: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield © Transport Evolved LLC, 2023

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