Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union from Middle Tennessee joined a picket line in Memphis to support fellow protesters 

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union from Middle Tennessee joined a picket line in Memphis to support fellow protesters 

AC Delco Distribution Center on Pleasant Hill Road, linked to General Motors, saw UAW members walk off the job in recent weeks, leading to the ongoing strike 

UAW members nationwide, including in the Mid-South, are demanding improved benefits and higher wages as part of their strike actions 

Jeffrey Thomas, president of UAW Local 2406, emphasized that contract negotiations directly impact the lives and benefits of union members 

The strike participants intend to remain on the picket line until their demands are met, expressing frustration over stagnant conditions since 2019 

In addition to economic concerns, factors such as rising prices, inflation, the COVID pandemic, loss, trauma, and hard work have fueled their demands for more 

The strike on Sunday witnessed the participation of UAW members from Middle Tennessee, offering additional support to the Mid-South strikers 

The union members are rotating shifts to maintain high morale and have received significant backing from the local community 

Beyond a labor dispute, many see this strike as a generational movement with historical significance that will endure 

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