The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is escalating its demands as contract talks with General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford approach a September 14 deadline. Among its bold requests are a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour work week with 40 hours' pay, and a return to traditional pensions. These demands, amidst record profits for automakers, have caused friction. The car companies argue that such demands are unrealistic in a competitive market. A potential strike looms, threatening higher auto prices and potentially impacting the already tight supply chain for electric vehicles. UAW President Shawn Fain sees this as a battle for worker fairness.