Detroit automakers agree to UAW request to shutter U.S. plants

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Three automakers will shut down their U.S. plants to stop the spread of coronavirus, bowing to pressure from the union representing about 150,000 hourly workers at those facilities, industry officials said.Ford Motor Co and General Motors Co confirmed the decisions to shut U.S. plants, as well as factories in Canada and Mexico. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV was expected to follow suit. The Detroit automakers' shares took a beating on Wednesday, with GM falling..