Majority Of Americans Still Support UAW Strike Demands, Here's The Latest

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike after a deal was not reached by a Sept. 15 deadline.

As the strike continues, here's a look at how Americans feel about it.

What Happened: A new poll from Morning Consult, conducted from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, asked if the UAW is asking for too much or too little in its demands. The results were as follows:

• Too Much: 22%
• Appropriate Amount: 44%
• Too Little: 6%
• Don't Know: 28%

The majority of Americans also think the UAW is being fair with its demands. Overall, 56% of adults said they support the strikes. Democrats were more likely to support the strike with 73% voting in favor. Republicans and Independents were less likely to support the strike, at 46% and 43%, respectively.

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Why It’s Important: The UAW union is seeking new contracts with pay increases, a shortened workweek, and improved retirement benefits.

The newest poll shows that more adults support the strike than compared to a similar poll conducted prior to the contract deadline. In that poll, 51% of adults said they supported the strike. Each political party also voted more in favor of the strike this time around compared to the pre-strike poll conducted by Morning Consult.

General Motors Co GM, Ford Motor Company F and Stellantis NV STLA are reportedly close to reaching a deal with the automakers proposing wage increases of 20% or more for union workers.

Based on the poll results, many observers think the wage increase calls of 30% or more by the UAW are appropriate.

The longer the strike lasts, the more worried analysts are about the impact on the prices of vehicles for consumers and the margins for automotive companies.

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