{"id":7082,"date":"2023-09-15T16:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T20:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ca.holman.com\/ca\/?post_type=post&#038;p=6016"},"modified":"2024-01-09T16:45:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T21:45:35","slug":"united-auto-workers-strike-will-your-fleet-be-affected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.holman.com\/ca\/resources\/united-auto-workers-strike-will-your-fleet-be-affected\/","title":{"rendered":"United Auto Workers Strike: Will Your Fleet Be Affected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span>\t\t\n\t<section class=\"header-variation-section white\">\n\t<div class=''><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"variation-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-left-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"headline-5\"><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"page-title headline-1\">United Auto Workers Strike: Will Your Fleet Be Affected?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"body-1\"><p>Holman Marketing<br \/>\nSeptember 15th, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca.holman.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/united-auto-workers-strike-affects.jpg\" alt=\"a large warehouse with blue shelves and a car\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media(min-width:991px){.header-right{flex-basis:58% !important;}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@media(max-width:990px){.header-variation-section .variation-inner .header-right .video-box{margin-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:3% !important;}.header-variation-section .variation-inner .header-right .video-box{height:auto !important;border-bottom-left-radius:56px;margin-top:92px;}}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t.noscroll{overflow:hidden !important;overflow-y:hidden !important;}\n#form-success, .form-success{height:100%;width:100%;display:none;}\n#success-container{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center; 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Despite negotiation efforts, neither side could come to an agreement before labor contracts expired.<\/p>\n<p>The first action taken? A walkoff of about 13,000 workers at three plant locations: a GM site in Wentzville, Missouri; a Stellantis facility in Toledo, Ohio; and a Ford assembly center in Wayne, Michigan, where picketing also took place. The three locations chosen, however, do not represent the production of top-selling vehicles for the automakers.<\/p>\n<p>For the time being, assembly will continue at the remaining 22 OEM plants<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <style>.wysiwyg{margin-top:0 !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg\" id=\"\">\n        <div class='inner'>\n            <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" width=\"400px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Originally posted September 13th, 2023<\/p>\n<p>This strike has the potential to worsen current\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holman.com\/resources\/blogs\/disruptions-continue-to-hamper-supply-chain-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supply chain<\/a>\u00a0difficulties that could affect a range of stakeholders, including fleet operators, transporters, upfitters, and more. Other short-term ramifications may include temporary closure to parts, production, and vehicle replacement.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <style>.wysiwyg{margin-top:0 !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n    <section class=\"quote-testimonial\" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-quote\">\n                <div class=\"body-1\"><p>&#8220;Successful negotiations are crucial not only for our customers but also for the entire automotive industry. The potential UAW strike has the power to disrupt the supply chain and significantly impact the North American economy. We hope the UAW and the OEMs agree upon a mutually beneficial solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-author\">\n                                <div class=\"quote-testimonial-text\">\n                    <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Petter Witt<\/h6>\n                                            <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Senior Vice President of Holman Corporate Business Development &#038; Industry Relations<\/h6>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <style>.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}\n        @media (max-width: 1300px){.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}}\n        <\/style>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg\" id=\"\">\n        <div class='inner'>\n            <h2><b>How Could This Affect Your Fleet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/potential-uaw-strike-presents-near-term-headwind-auto-insurers-jpm-2023-09-07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.P. Morgan<\/a>, the involved OEMs &#8220;represent about 40% of light vehicle auto sales (by units) in the U.S., and IHS Markit estimates that a strike would disrupt North American vehicle production by roughly 75%.\u201d\u00a0Your fleet likely be most impacted by the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Shortages<\/b>: A lack of vehicles can create challenges in obtaining specific models tailored to your organization.<\/li>\n<li><b>Increased Costs<\/b>: Vehicle shortages may lead to elevated acquisition expense due to increased pricing or availability of your desired model and trim.<\/li>\n<li><b>Parts and Service Interruptions<\/b>: Limited availability of parts could severely inhibit vehicle service and replacement capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <style>.wysiwyg{margin-top:0 !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n    <section class=\"quote-testimonial\" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-quote\">\n                <div class=\"body-1\"><p>&#8220;Any disruption to OEM production or logistics, as a result of a UAW strike, will undoubtedly add to the instability of an already weakened supply chain that\u2019s still trying to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-author\">\n                                <div class=\"quote-testimonial-text\">\n                    <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Ted Davis<\/h6>\n                                            <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Senior Vice President &#038; Chief Operating Officer of Holman Manufacturing &#038; Distribution<\/h6>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <style>.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}\n        @media (max-width: 1300px){.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}}\n        <\/style>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg\" id=\"\">\n        <div class='inner'>\n            <h3><b>What&#8217;s Within Your Control?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The best way to handle any disruption is to remain flexible so that you can capitalize on any opportunities to make progress on your long-term strategies.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <style>.wysiwyg{margin-top:0 !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n    <section class=\"quote-testimonial\" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-quote\">\n                <div class=\"body-1\"><p>&#8220;Ideally you should be planning your acquisition budgets 18-24 months in advance and achieving the needed approvals.\u00a0 Shifts in ordering windows, changes in vehicle availability and the need to expand relationships with multiple providers all may require you to take action quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"quote-testimonial-author\">\n                                <div class=\"quote-testimonial-text\">\n                    <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Ed Powell<\/h6>\n                                            <h6 class=\"headline-6\">Director of Holman Consulting Services<\/h6>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <style>.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}\n        @media (max-width: 1300px){.quote-testimonial{margin:25px 0 !important;} .quote-testimonial .inner{padding:25px 0 !important;}}\n        <\/style>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg\" id=\"\">\n        <div class='inner'>\n            <p>Even during optimal circumstances, managing the details of your fleet requires a bit of juggling. Don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to our Holman experts for the solutions and support needed to keep your fleet running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay tuned. 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