The United Auto Workers union is going on strike as of midnight Sunday... after failing to reach a deal with General Motors over higher pay. <br /> The first nationwide strike at General Motors in 12 years involves roughly 48-thousand GM workers across the U.S. <br />Calling the strike "the last resort," the union said it does not take the situation lightly. <br />AP reported it's highly possible that GM production in Canada and Mexico may also stop.<br />A two-day strike back in 2007 cost the firm 300-million dollars. <br />Negotiations were reportedly harder to reach this time around, as GM plans to shut down 4 auto assembly plants in the States. <br />South Korea's union also went on a 4 day strike last week, and is still struggling to reach an agreement with GM Korea. <br />
