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“If the strike lasts more than a couple weeks and employees are not compensated, the total withholding decline - direct, indirect and induced impacts - would be estimated to increase to $3.5-$4.6 million per week,” Leix wrote in an email.

“The hit to the broader Michigan economy could dampen sales tax, but historically these strikes have not caused a noticeable impact in tax collections,” Leix said.

With all GM employees in Michigan on strike, state withholding taxes are anticipated to be down by $1.5 million to $2 million each week, Michigan Treasury Department spokesman Ron Leix said.

“If the strike lasts more than a couple weeks and employees are not compensated, the total withholding decline — direct, indirect and induced impacts — would be estimated to increase to $3.5-$4.6 million per week,” Leix wrote in an email.

“The amount was very insignificant and we wanted to focus on meaningful investments that benefit the members of the SMRS,” Leix said.