Democratic presidential candidates have promised that they know how to create millions of green jobs to replace the ones they plan to kill in fossil-fuels production, but it seems that not even their friends at the United Auto Workers believe them. This is one reason that auto workers at GM are striking. Auto makers around the world are pumping billions of dollars into electric-car production to comply with government mandates. Some CEOs including GM’s Mary Barra believe electric cars will become more popular as batteries...
Auto workers at General Motors (GM) have demanded job guarantees and higher wages to try and secure employment as the industry adopts EVs, which have 80% fewer moving parts than an internal combustion engine-powered car and require 30% fewer labour hours. With US demand for EVs still comparatively low and costs typically three times more expensive than fossil fuel-powered vehicles, carmakers like Volkswagen and Ford have already suggested cuts to workforces. The UAW has also been pushing hard on a number of other issues, including health care benefits, pension plans and pensions.