Wages and benefits that have been left behind by inflation prompted a strike that could threaten the production of a range of Chevy and GMC pickups.

Nearly 1,000 workers walked off the job at midnight after the company failed to meet a contract deadline, the union said

Members of the UAW walked off the job at the American Axle plant in Three Rivers, Mich., on Monday after failing to reach a contract agreement.

Nearly 1,000 UAW workers struck at the Dauch Corp plant making axles for GM's Silverado and Sierra trucks, with wages stuck near $22/hour after cuts during the 2008 crisis.

Nearly 1,000 workers at a Michigan supplier plant that notably makes parts for GM pickup trucks went on strike Monday after not reaching a new contract deal.

Wages and benefits that have been left behind by inflation prompted a strike that could threaten the production of a range of Chevy and GMC pickups.