LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The strike continues as the United Auto Workers Union has set a deadline for this Friday, September 22nd, and more workers could join the strike if no progress is made.
The uncertainty reaching our area, but as of now, no prices have increased when it comes to selling cars.
"We give back to the community, we will never raise a car over MSRP," said Ryan Swaney, Lima Auto Mall General Sales Manager.
As of now, there seems to be no shortage of supplies when it comes to car parts and repairs.
"As of right now we have had no problems, we are still getting plenty of new cars in," said Swaney. "I don't know what is going to happen down the road, but as of right now, it's normal business. we have seen no problems here at the dealership."
And just up the road to Toledo, the strike continues as Auto Workers picket outside Stellantis-owned Toledo Assembly complex. The message has been the same for the past few days, fair pay, and end the practice of mandatory overtime.
"Nothing over the forty hours mandatory, have it be more optional and voluntary, and we're also trying to get some of the record profits back in our pockets from the CEOs up top," said James Worley, Production Operator.
Workers on a non-standard work schedule echo that statement looking for fair pay from their employers.
"Fair pay for SEs you know to make sure that we are able to live and work and make the money that we need to actually be able to sustain life here," said Aisha, a part-time worker.
The deadline is fast approaching, and while the effects are not being felt at local dealerships, the everchanging future continues to be a major question.
