Union Says Borgwarner Cut Off Health Insurance Amid Strikes

## Union says BorgWarner cut off health insurance amid strikes *** ### Auto supplier BorgWarner cut off health insurance for striking workers in Kentucky and Illinois, according to the United Auto Workers union. *** ### The union said in a statement that the company's actions are "unconscionable" and that it will file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. *** ### BorgWarner did not immediately respond to a request for comment. *** ### The strike, which began on Oct. 1, is over wages, benefits, and working conditions. The union said that BorgWarner has offered a contract that would cut wages and benefits for new hires and increase the cost of health care for current employees. *** ### The company has said that it is committed to reaching a fair agreement with the union. *** ### The strike is the latest in a series of labor disputes in the auto industry. In recent months, workers at General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler have all gone on strike. *** ### The strikes have highlighted the growing tension between automakers and their workers over wages, benefits, and job security.