Today we're talking about the auto-workers' strike, Hurricane Lee, the acquittal of a Texas

State Senator, and other top news for Monday, September 18th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ, with the poor over.

Here's the quote of the day, God doesn't call us to be comfortable.

He calls us to trust him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations

where we will be in trouble if he doesn't come through.

Francis Chan.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

On Friday, the United Auto Workers' Union, or UAW, made history by striking at three car

factories owned by GM, Ford, and Stellantis, Chrysler.

They've never before striked all big three automakers at once.

The Union's first ask is for a 36% pay increase over four years.

They also want the benefits they gave up during the Great Recession to be reinstated, like

cost of living raises and pensions for new hires.

Plus some new ones, like 32-hour weeks, and an end-to-tiered factory job pay scales.

Auto-makers say they can't swing it, not with the push to move to EV, but the UAW claims

their billion dollar profits, say otherwise.

The Union says it's fine with electric vehicles, as long as there's a just transition that

doesn't leave labor behind.

If the strike drags on, it could quickly drive up auto-prices for American consumers.

No matter how much cars cost or what the economy looks like, God will still be God, and he

will remain in control.

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