CNBC auto analyst Phil LeBeau talks potential Big Three strike impact - from buying a vehicle to the industry itself

LeBeau also discusses if the closing of the Lordstown Assembly plant is also part of the reasons for a potential strike

Friday, August 25th 2023, 1:01 PM EDT

Updated:

Friday, August 25th 2023, 1:32 PM EDT

By Robert McFerren

In today's 21 News Podcast, WFMJ Digital Manager Robert McFerren speaks with CNBC auto and airline industry reporter Phil LeBeau about the United Auto Workers after workers overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization vote by 97 percent of its membership.

In the podcast, we talk about how much the strike occurs, how much it is expected to cost the auto industry, and the potential impact on anyone looking to buy a new vehicle.

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