While parts of the proposed contract remain under wraps, a summary released by the union highlights paths for temporary workers to permanent employment and plans to keep a plant in Detroit open to produce an electric truck.

The deal was hammered out after months of bargaining, but won't bring an immediate end to the strike by 49,000 hourly workers.

For small communities that rely on GM plants, the financial strain is felt from striking union members to local diners and shops.

The strike is in its fourth week and is taking a toll on UAW members and their families who are making about $250 a week in strike pay.

Options can be limited for some customers, depending on the parts they need to get their vehicles fixed.

Contract talks hit a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories, a union official wrote in an email to members.

The use of temporary workers continues to be one of the top discussion points, as the national union leadership and GM officials negotiate.

Unions across the state are showing solidarity with the United Auto Workers as the strike against General Motors goes into its second week.

Workers walked off their jobs early on Sept. 16, paralyzing production at about 30 manufacturing sites in nine states, including Indiana.

GM Fort Wayne Assembly union workers say they are prepared to strike for as long as it takes to get a new contract. Meanwhile, employees at companies relying on the GM plant face their own challenges.