Biden's Support for Unions, Climate Change Fight Collide in UAW Strike
- The United Auto Workers strike, which involves 13,000 workers, is a critical test for President Biden's ability to maintain a diverse coalition during his reelection campaign.
- As the demand for high-capacity batteries increases, there are concerns that these new factories may not be unionized and may be planned in states hostile to organized labor, creating potential challenges for the UAW.
- The transition to clean energy has caused anxiety among autoworkers, who worry about being replaced by computers and electric vehicles. President Biden recognizes the importance of ensuring a fair and beneficial shift to clean energy for workers and auto companies.
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UAW Strike Exposes Tensions between Biden’s Goals of Tackling Climate Change and Supporting Unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of President Joe Biden 's top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country's biggest car companies.
Biden's Support for Unions, Climate Change Fight Collide in UAW Strike
Two of President Joe Biden's top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country's biggest car companies. The strike involves 13,000 workers so far, less than one-tenth of the union's total membership, but it's a sharp test of Biden's ability to hold together an expansive and discordant politic…
UAW strike displays tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of President Joe Biden ‘s top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country’s biggest car companies. The strike involves 13,000 workers so far, less than one-tenth of the union’s total membership, but it’s a sharp test of Biden’s ability to hold together an expansive and…
UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of President Joe Biden ‘s top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country’s biggest car companies. The strike involves 13,000 workers so far, less than one-tenth of the union’s total membership, but it’s a sharp test of Biden’s ability to hold together an expansive and…
UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — Two of President Joe Biden ‘s top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country’s biggest car companies. The strike involves 13,000 workers so far, less than one-tenth of the union’s total membership, but it’s a sharp test of Biden’s ability to …
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