Shawn Fain

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says there’s a clear choice when it comes to supporting the working class

Harris, who is planning to meet with union workers again in Michigan on Friday, hopes her message will resonate beyond the union families that once formed a rock-solid base for the Democratic Party. Trump has seized on union non-endorsements, claiming they prove rank-and-file workers support his vision for the country

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Fain told the convention that the UAW will take whatever action is necessary to make Stellantis keep its commitments.

Harris and Walz are making joint campaign appearances this week in some of the most closely contested states that will decide the November election against Republican Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

Biden’s trip to the Detroit area will include meetings with UAW workers just days after the union offered its endorsement. The president’s Michigan schedule does not include any meetings with Arab Americans

Labor leaders were invited to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee Tuesday

UAW President Fain says the contract has nonunion automakers taking notice

The added pressure on GM is substantial as Spring Hill makes engines for other plants in addition to big-ticket vehicles including the electric Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Acadia and Cadillac crossover SUVs

GM and Stellantis will have to follow the pattern set by Ford or it’s likely that UAW President Shawn Fain will add factories to its partial strikes that began on Sept. 15.