As the GM strike continues, workers struggle to make ends meet while receiving $250 per week in strike pay. According to other workers in Michigan, business has been slow because GM workers lack spending money. A convenience store owner has stated that since the strike began, two thirds of his business has been lost. Additionally, many people have stated a belief that the GM strike will have a political impact as many workers feel “abandoned” by the current administration.
See "As GM workers picket, Michigan's economy feels the chill", Tim Reid, Reuters, October 10, 2019