The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is gearing up for significant strikes at vital suppliers for General Motors, particularly at American Axle facilities. Workers are set to initiate strikes as deadlines for contract negotiations loom, with announcements of midnight strikes and preparations for action now underway. American Axle employees in key locations, including Three Rivers, are mobilizing in response to contract disputes, signaling potential disruptions in the supply chain for GM pickup truck axles.