Referencing Trump’s visit to a nonunion factory and Biden’s solidarity with UAW workers, Biden urged workers to remember his support. Despite union workers constituting only 10% of the U.S. workforce, their backing in states like Michigan played a pivotal role in Biden’s 2020 election and is anticipated to influence the 2024 campaign.
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UAW’s Shawn Fain aims to organize nonunion workforces in U.S. plants, with Toyota, particularly in Kentucky, potentially being a primary target. Biden’s comments may escalate tensions with Tesla’s Elon Musk, especially in light of the UAW’s efforts to organize Tesla workers. The history of clashes between Musk and Biden, including a 2021 dispute over electric-vehicle policy, adds context.
Recent attempts by the UAW to organize workers at Tesla’s Fremont, California, factory faced challenges, with a previous NLRB ruling against Musk’s tweet discouraging union dues. Biden’s appearance underscores his pro-union stance to the UAW, with expectations of their endorsement after members approve contract agreements. Despite initial differences, Biden’s supportive role during UAW negotiations has strengthened his relationship with Fain, potentially leading to a forthcoming endorsement.