Detroit automakers and auto workers remain far from a deal as end-of-day strike deadline approaches

By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG
AP Auto Writers

DETROIT (AP) — With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three automakers are far apart in contract talks and the union is preparing to strike. President Shawn Fain says General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have raised their initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands. The union is threatening to strike any company that hasn’t reached a agreement by 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Talks are ongoing, but it both sides are still far apart. Ford’s CEO and Stellantis accused the union of failing to respond to offers. The union is planning targeted strikes at small numbers of plants. It would be the first time the union has walked out at all three companies at the same time.