The United Auto Workers (UAW) are currently on strike primarily due to unresolved contract negotiations with GE Aerospace at two facilities in Evendale, Ohio, and Erlanger, Kentucky. The core issues driving the strike include job security, health care costs, pay, and time off. The union members rejected the company's last offer, which included proposals that would raise health care costs significantly—up to 36-40% over four years—along with other terms seen as insufficient. The local chapter, representing over 600 workers, voted 84% in favor of strike authorization after negotiations failed. The company offered wage increases and improved paid time off, but the union deemed these offers insulting and inadequate given the company's strong financial performance and record revenues. The workers feel they deserve better contracts reflecting affordable health care, job security, and fair pay, especially as the company has seen over $100 billion in revenues recently and the CEO's compensation is disproportionately high compared to workers' wages.