The companies and the union remain far apart in negotiations, and the U.A.W.
could expand its strikes to more locations as soon as Friday.
Depending on how long the strikes last, it could exact a heavy toll on autoworkers and the three companies — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler and Jeep.
But the work stoppages could also be painful to drivers, car dealers and auto-parts suppliers.
has struck only a small number of plants and warehouses, but the pain could worsen if work stoppages grow to include many more locations and last weeks or months.
Organizations:
United Automobile Workers, Motors, Ford Motor, Chrysler, Jeep