UAW Strike Expands: Automakers Feeling the Heat Like a Squirrel in a Bonfire
May 16, 2025 — Junior Turnipshine

Well folks, let’s talk about the United Auto Workers (UAW) stirring up more dust than a raccoon in a cornfield. The strike's expanding, and it’s spread to even more plants, leaving automakers scratching their heads and workers holding the line like a dog guarding a steak.
This strike’s been going on longer than a turkey dodging Thanksgiving, and negotiations are as stalled as my Uncle Earl’s tractor after a long winter. The union's demands are sticking points, and they’re affecting more workers than you’d find at a NASCAR tailgate party. These folks are asking for better pay and conditions, and who can blame 'em? They want a piece of the pie, and this pie’s been on the windowsill for too long.
Now, the automakers are trying to keep their cool, but let me tell ya, they’re sweating like a possum in a sauna. The longer this strike goes on, the more it’s gonna clunk their bottom line like a wrench to the noggin. So, keep those eyes peeled, folks. This showdown’s got more drama than a soap opera in a hardware store, and I’ve got a feeling it’s not over yet. If it’s broke, shoot it. If it’s fixed, shoot it for good measure.
This strike’s been going on longer than a turkey dodging Thanksgiving, and negotiations are as stalled as my Uncle Earl’s tractor after a long winter. The union's demands are sticking points, and they’re affecting more workers than you’d find at a NASCAR tailgate party. These folks are asking for better pay and conditions, and who can blame 'em? They want a piece of the pie, and this pie’s been on the windowsill for too long.
Now, the automakers are trying to keep their cool, but let me tell ya, they’re sweating like a possum in a sauna. The longer this strike goes on, the more it’s gonna clunk their bottom line like a wrench to the noggin. So, keep those eyes peeled, folks. This showdown’s got more drama than a soap opera in a hardware store, and I’ve got a feeling it’s not over yet. If it’s broke, shoot it. If it’s fixed, shoot it for good measure.