Hoosier United Auto Workers members continue to participate in the national strike outside General Motor facilities awaiting the ratification of a new contract.

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.

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.

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

The strike has now run longer than the unions last strike in 2007 and an Indiana economist believes it could have long-term effects for the states economy.

Dozens of union members waved signs during their four-hour shift on the picket line as cars drive by and honk outside Indianas largest GM facility.