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Midnight strike deadline looms large for Detroit car giants

The United Auto Workers is set to announce strike actions, barring a last-minute agreement with automakers. (Photo: AFP)

DETROIT – Detroit was on edge Thursday as the auto workers union stood poised for a historic strike of “Big Three” automakers as a midnight deadline approached.

Negotiations continued throughout Thursday, but a fiery presentation by United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain set the stage for a likely stoppage after midnight going into Friday morning with the expiration of contracts at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

Barring a last-minute agreement with one or more of the companies, the…

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