The United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit Three automakers is entering its fourth day, with both sides engaged in negotiations to avoid further disruptions to production. The strike, targeting General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, is the first simultaneous labor action against all three automakers in decades. It comes at a time when Americans' approval of labor unions is at its highest point in years.

The UAW strike currently involves around 12,700 workers, but there are concerns that it may spread to other plants if a resolution is not reached soon. The strike has already halted production at three plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, affecting popular models such as the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevrolet Colorado. Analysts predict that plants producing more profitable pickup trucks, such as Ford's F-150 and GM's Chevy Silverado, may be the next targets if the strike continues. The UAW is demanding higher wages, shorter work weeks, restoration of pension benefits, and stronger job security as automakers transition to electric vehicles.

In other news, a US Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet has gone missing in South Carolina. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft before it disappeared. Military officials are appealing to the public for help in locating the multimillion-dollar plane, which was manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The missing jet has raised questions about the lack of a tracking device and the need to rely on the public for assistance.

Meanwhile, negotiations have resumed between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit automakers in an effort to end the ongoing strike. Both Stellantis and General Motors have described the talks as constructive, but UAW President Shawn Fain has warned that further action may be taken if the companies do not respond to the union's demands. The strike, which currently involves around 13,000 workers at three factories, has the potential to escalate quickly. The carmakers have already warned of potential layoffs due to the limited strike's impact on the supply chain.

The Biden administration is closely monitoring the situation and has sent two top officials to meet with both sides in Detroit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has expressed hope for a quick resolution, while emphasizing that it is still too early to assess the strike's overall impact on the economy. The UAW's strategy includes the threat of expanding the strike to more factories if negotiations do not progress satisfactorily. Ford workers, joined by members of other unions and politicians, continue to picket outside a plant in Wayne, Michigan to show solidarity with the strike. The strike is seen as a significant moment for worker justice and fairness.