Money There’s a price to pay for the GM-UAW strike. Here’s what it cost the workers and the automaker January 19, 2020Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free PressComments Off on There’s a price to pay for the GM-UAW strike. Here’s what it cost the workers and the automaker UAW members got higher wages, but no added job security after a 40-day strike against GM. GM, Ford and FCA will get higher average hourly labor costs.