UAW threatens expanded strikes if there is no progress on contract with automakers by noon Friday

By DAVID KOENIG
AP Business Writer

The leader of the United Auto Workers says that a limited strike targeting plants in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio may be expanded if “serious progress” toward an new contract agreement isn’t made by Friday at noon. The UAW for the first time in its history is striking at all three Detroit automakers, but the 13,000 workers on the picket lines for a fifth day Tuesday are hitting only three facilities, one each at GM, Ford and Stellantis. In a video statement late Monday,  UAW President Shawn Fain said more factories may be picketed if there is no significant progress in talks by the end of the week.