The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike has entered its third week and is showing no signs of slowing down. On October 7, 2020, a UAW strike began at a Mercedes-Benz supplier in Vance, Alabama, as members of the Detroit Big Three – GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler – walked out. The strike centers around a dispute over working conditions, wages, and job security, as well as the cost of healthcare and other benefits. The Alabama branch of the UAW represents roughly 3,000 workers at the German-owned Daimler manufacturing plant in Vance. Negotiations between the union and Daimler had been ongoing since the spring, but the union members decided to walk out after the two sides couldn't come to an agreement. This is the first strike at a plant owned by a foreign carmaker in the United States. The UAW Members in Alabama are standing in solidarity with the 40,000 UAW members at the Detroit Big Three, who walked out on September 15th. Striking workers are demanding job security, better wages, and a cap on healthcare costs, among other things. In response, the automakers are offering pay-raises for the next four years, as well as a lump-sum bonus and additional vacation days. The UAW strike will no doubt have an impact on the automotive industry, forcing automakers to halt production of cars and trucks. Already, GM has closed several plants in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico due to a shortage of parts because of the strike. Additionally, the strike has caused a disruption in the supply chain of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the U.S., including the C-Class and GLE-Class. The UAW strike at the Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama is a sign of the union's commitment to protecting workers and their jobs in an industry that continues to face challenges. Although the specifics of a potential deal between the UAW and the automakers remain to be seen, one thing is clear – the strike serves as a reminder of the power of collective bargaining and the importance of unions in protecting the rights of workers.