How UAW President's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

Auto Workers file Unfair Labor Practice charges against Volkswagen

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed federal Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges against Volkswagen, accusing the German automaker of illegally undermining union negotiations at its Chattanooga assembly plant—just one year after workers scored a historic victory by voting to join the union. The charge, filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), said Volkswagen violated U.S. labor law by unilaterally announcing plans …

CHANGE: UAW President Who Endorsed Kamala Harris Praises Trump Administration for Addressing Unfair Trade Laws

In a surprising shift, UAW President Shawn Fain, once a critic of Trump, now commends his administration for tackling unfair trade laws damaging the working class. This endorsement signals a significant political realignment.

Autoworkers’ Union Cheers Trump Tariffs on Foreign Autos

Trump keeps his word, delivers big win for autoworkers, union leader says

American autoworkers who backed President Donald Trump in his 2024 campaign believe he’s delivering on his promise to bring back manufacturing dominance."I personally had no doubt. The man keeps his word. He did it during his first term, and he's doing it here in his second. And we're very happy for it," the Auto Workers for Trump founder Brian Pannebecker said Thursday on "The Evening Edit.""As a matter of fact, his support built every election…

How UAW President's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.

Called a 'scab' during the campaign, Donald Trump wins UAW backing on tariffs

The UAW called on U.S. automakers to swallow tariff costs on behalf of their shareholders, workers and customers.