On the same day that the United Auto Workers formally endorsed President Joe Biden's re-election bid, the union's president acknowledged that a “vast majority” would not vote for Biden in the 2024 presidential election.
In a statement of support for Biden, UAW President Sean Fein said autoworkers should either support President Biden as “someone who stands with us and supports our cause” or “is someone who will divide us.” “We are faced with the choice of supporting someone who is trying to fight us every step of the way,” he said. With President Trump.
“If we had to earn our support, Joe Biden earned it,” he added, according to the newspaper. BBC.
But union leaders also told Fox News on the same day that a “majority” of their members would not vote for Biden.
talk to host Neil Kabuto Fein reiterated on Fox Business his belief that Biden represents unions better.
“President Biden was on the picket line with us, unlike President Trump in 2019, when GM was on a 40-day strike and was completely non-existent. He was silent on the issue. ” Fain told the host.
“It's very clear to us who is with the working class people of this country and who is against them,” he added.
But after Kabuto pointed out that Republican Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. He seems to have admitted that he hasn't thought about it.
“Sean, many of your own members are very ardent Trump supporters. … A good number of them attend Trump rallies and are MAGA enthusiasts. What do you think about that? ?'' Kabuto asked.
“This is democracy in action. Let me be clear: the majority of our members will not vote for President Biden, and yes, some will. But this is the reality,” Fein said. he said.
“The vast majority of our members are going to vote on their salaries, they're going to vote for an economy that works for them, and they're going to vote for the president. When you look at these two presidents; The choice is very important.'' It's clear who stands up with the working class and defends them and who represents the billionaire class, and that's his base. ”
Fein refused to agree with the moderator that electric vehicles are being promoted by manufacturers even though the cars have not met projected sales. He also said the UAW is a strong environmentalist.
This is despite the recent automobile giant Ford. cutting production Split an electric F-150 Lightning truck in half.
In 2023, Fein helped the UAW secure a 25% increase in prevailing wages and a 150% increase for temporary workers for the duration of the new contract. Additionally, the new agreement increased starting wages at the automaker by about 68% and maximum wages by about 33%.
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