EV showdown disrupts Biden’s reelection bid.
President Joe Biden Faces Challenge as United Auto Workers Prepare to Strike
President Joe Biden finds himself in a difficult situation as the United Auto Workers (UAW) gear up for a potential strike in September. The UAW is concerned about the nation’s transition to electric vehicles, and their strike would specifically impact workers at factories producing EV batteries for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
These factories, which are jointly owned by battery companies, currently do not adhere to the union wage and benefit standards in place at traditional auto plants. UAW President Shawn Fain is urging Biden and lawmakers in Washington D.C. to amend federal incentives and legislation to ensure fair wages and safety standards at all auto factories.
“Which side are you on?”
“They’re going to have to choose because we’re going to ask them,” Fain said in a video outlining the union’s position in early August.
In July, Fain met with President Biden at the White House to discuss the strike. While Fain requested public support from Biden for the workers, the president is unlikely to openly discuss specific negotiating points. However, the Biden administration acknowledges that battery factory workers deserve fair treatment and the right to organize.
The UAW’s decision not to endorse Biden’s reelection effort, despite supporting him in 2020, could potentially fracture the coalition that helped Biden win the presidency. Former President Donald Trump, who won Michigan in 2016, is actively seeking support from UAW members by criticizing Biden’s stance on the Green New Deal and advocating for autoworkers.
It remains to be seen how this labor dispute will unfold and how it may impact the future of the auto industry.
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