Buttigieg: Biden Supports Auto Union Workers, Will Join Picketing
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
1:42 PM – Monday, September 25, 2023
Pete Buttigieg, the United States secretary of transportation, revealed on Sunday that President Joe Biden will be standing alongside auto union workers on the picket line this week because he is passionately pro-worker and not for any political advantage against former President Donald Trump.
Biden is set to visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with members of the United Auto Workers union who are currently on strike, according to the White House’s announcement on Friday.
“I think this is President Biden being true to himself,” Buttigieg said in an interview on Meet the Press, describing him as “the most unapologetically pro-worker, pro-union president we’ve ever had.”
“The President will join the picket line and stand in solidarity with the men and women of UAW as they fight for a fair share of the value they helped create,” the administration said in a statement.
Buttigieg emphasized that Biden’s presence is a testament to his strong support for the union, and “that’s going to be on display, I think, when he’s on those picket lines.”
Former President Trump will also address autoworkers in a prime-time speech on Wednesday as a counterprogramming to the Republican primary debate, which he will not be attending, according to sources who recently spoke with the press.
Buttigieg claimed that Biden wants the auto sector to thrive and is also pushing for a win-win deal that benefits the workers.
However, Buttigieg avoided answering questions regarding specifics, such as what a win-win arrangement would entail and if the Biden administration would support a four-day workweek proposal.
“When you have record profits in this industry, there ought to be record pay and record benefits going to the workers who are creating that value. That’s only fair.”
UAW President Shawn Fain, who has faced criticism from Trump in the past, extended an invitation to Biden to join the striking workers.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) praised Biden’s decision to support the workers during an appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation, calling it a “historic, historic event.”
“We have never seen in modern history a president show up to a picket line like this,” AOC (D-N.Y.) asserted.
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How does Secretary Buttigieg describe Biden’s approach towards workers and labor unions?
President Biden will be standing alongside auto union workers on the picket line this week in a show of solidarity and support. Pete Buttigieg, the United States secretary of transportation, revealed this information on Sunday, clarifying that Biden’s actions are driven by a genuine pro-worker stance rather than any political advantage against former President Donald Trump.
Biden is scheduled to visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with members of the United Auto Workers union who are currently on strike. This decision is seen as a significant step in showing the administration’s commitment to supporting workers and labor unions.
Buttigieg, speaking in an interview on Meet the Press, hailed Biden as “the most unapologetically pro-worker, pro-union president we’ve ever had.” He emphasized that Biden’s presence on the picket line is a testament to his strong support for the union and its members.
The administration’s statement on the visit emphasized that Biden would be joining the picket line to stand in solidarity with the men and women of the UAW as they fight for a fair share of the value they helped create. This gesture reinforces Biden’s commitment to supporting workers and their rights.
Former President Trump will also be addressing autoworkers in a prime-time speech on Wednesday as a counterprogramming to the Republican primary debate, which he will not be attending. This adds another layer of political significance to Biden’s visit and highlights the contrast in support for workers between the two administrations.
Buttigieg made it clear that Biden wants the auto sector to thrive and is pushing for a win-win deal that benefits the workers. However, he did not provide specifics on what this arrangement would entail or whether the Biden administration would support a four-day workweek proposal.
The UAW President, Shawn Fain, extended an invitation to Biden to join the striking workers, and Biden’s decision to accept the invitation has been praised by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC).
Overall, Biden’s visit to the picket line serves as a powerful symbol of his commitment to the rights and welfare of workers. It also underscores his administration’s dedication to supporting labor unions and their efforts to secure fair treatment and benefits for their members.
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