In a significant development for the upcoming presidential election, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced their endorsement of President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The decision comes as Biden competes against former President Donald Trump for the support of key labor groups. The UAW, a powerful union representing auto workers, expressed their belief that Biden is the candidate who truly supports the American worker, while accusing Trump of disregarding their interests.
During their three-day gathering in Washington, D.C., UAW President Shawn Fain addressed the union members and emphasized Biden’s commitment to the working class. Fain highlighted how Biden stood in solidarity with UAW during their strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in Michigan, stating, “Joe Biden bet on the American worker, while Donald Trump blamed the American worker.”
Fain went on to launch scathing attacks on Trump, referring to him as a “scab” and claiming that Trump would have been a company man rather than a UAW member if he had worked in an auto plant. Fain accused Trump of representing the interests of billionaires and failing to take action to support auto workers during their 40-day strike at GM in 2019.
The UAW president also dismissed any notion that the election is about age, instead emphasizing that it is about taking back power for the working class. He denounced the “billionaire class” and rallied UAW members to join the movement to win for workers everywhere.
President Biden, who addressed the union on Wednesday, expressed his gratitude for the UAW’s endorsement and reaffirmed his commitment to being the most pro-union president ever. He assured the UAW members that he stands with them and vowed to prioritize the interests of the working class.
The UAW endorsement holds significant weight as it represents the support of a crucial labor group. Their decision to back Biden reflects their belief that he is the candidate who will champion the rights and well-being of American workers. As the presidential race intensifies, the UAW endorsement is expected to influence the opinions of other labor groups and workers across the country.
It is important to note that this article is based on the perspective of the UAW and their endorsement of President Biden. The views expressed in this article are not universally shared and should be considered within the context of the ongoing political landscape.
