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Crain’s Headlines: GM Strike Raises Fears of Recession

The General Motors strike is now entering its fourth week.

Aired 10/07/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Crain’s Headlines: GM Strike Raises Fears of Recession

Clip: 10/7/2019 | 2m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

The General Motors strike is now entering its fourth week.

The General Motors strike now entering its fourth week is rippling across the economy, from parts suppliers to bars, restaurants and other businesses that serve employees who now find themselves tight on cash. That story and more from Crain’s Chicago Business.

Aired 10/07/2019 | Rating NR

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