GM Hit by First UAW Strike in 12 Years in Clash Over Jobs (2)

General Motors Co. workers called their first strike in 12 years, halting work at dozens of facilities across the U.S. in a clash over jobs, pay and benefits.

The United Auto Workers called the strike effective at midnight Sunday, hours after the expiration of a four-year labor agreement. GM offered pay raises and bonus money, new products in eight U.S. plants, $7 billion in investment and 5,400 new jobs, most of which would be new hires. The union said GM is not giving them enough.

“Going into bargaining season, our members have been very clear about what they will and ...