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The UAW union leader publicly criticizes former President Donald Trump in preparation for his upcoming visit to Detroit. This serves as a plea to current and former union members.
UAW President Shawn Fain expresses his opposition to the billionaire class and an economy that prioritizes individuals like Donald Trump over workers. He emphasizes the need to elect leaders who understand the challenges faced by the working class.
Trump may see an opportunity in the autoworkers strike to gain support from disillusioned working-class Americans. His rally coincides with the second Republican primary debate in California, which he plans to skip.
CNN polls and the AFL-CIO reveal a shift in union members’ voting preferences towards Republican candidates.
Despite Fain’s surprising win in the UAW leadership election, Trump has criticized him and claims that he doesn’t prioritize the best interests of union members.
In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump called on auto workers to reject their union leadership and support him instead.
Trump opposes the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles and urges the union to reject it as well.
The union’s ability to prevent the transition to EVs is limited by consumer demand and the automakers’ decisions. Fain raises concerns about potential job losses due to decreased labor requirements in EV production.
Fain’s negative opinion of Trump is not surprising, as he previously described a second Trump presidency as a “disaster.”
Fain has also been critical of Biden, accusing him of not doing enough to support autoworkers.
The UAW has not endorsed Biden, adding pressure on the president who seeks support from pro-union voters.
The UAW’s resistance to the White House has intensified scrutiny of Biden’s stance on autoworkers’ issues. Biden acknowledges workers’ right to strike and calls on automakers to improve their offers.
Some Democrats, like Rep. Ro Khanna, urge Biden and the party to actively support the autoworkers by joining the picket lines.
Khanna emphasizes the need for the Democratic Party to represent the working class, suggesting that Biden’s presence at the strikes would demonstrate their commitment.
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