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…