The UAW strike is now in its third week, and there's no end in sight. Over 25,000 blue-collar workers at Ford and GM plants across the country are on the picket lines, demanding higher wages, better benefits, and a return of concessions they made during the Great Recession.The strike is having a major impact on the economy. The Anderson Economic Group estimates that it's already cost the US economy $3.95 billion. And it's also having a ripple effect on other industries, such as auto parts suppliers and dealerships.But the strikers aren't giving up. They know that what's at stake is more than just their jobs. It's about the future of the American middle class.Blue-Collar Worker:I've been working at this Ford plant for over 20 years. I've seen a lot of changes over the years. But I've never seen anything like this.The company has been making record profits, but they're not willing to share the wealth with their workers. They want us to work harder for less money. And they want to take away our benefits.But we're not going to let them. We're on strike because we deserve better. We deserve a fair wage. We deserve good benefits. And we deserve a secure future for our families.Narrator:The UAW strike is a test for the American labor movement. If the strikers are successful, it will send a message to other corporations that they can't get away with exploiting their workers. But if they fail, it will be a major setback for the labor movement and for the American middle class.We'll keep you updated on the latest developments in the UAW strike. But for now, let's hear from some of the strikers themselves.Blue-Collar Worker:I'm on strike because I want to be able to afford to send my kids to college. I want to be able to retire with dignity. I want to be able to live the American Dream.Blue-Collar Worker:I'm on strike because I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen. I'm a hard worker. I deserve to be paid fairly. I deserve to be treated with respect.Blue-Collar Worker:I'm on strike because I'm fighting for the future of the American middle class. We're the backbone of this country. We deserve better.Narrator:The UAW strikers are standing up for what they believe in. They're fighting for a better future for themselves, their families, and for all working people.We stand with them in solidarity.