{"id":2032281,"date":"2023-09-14T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T21:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-union-president-says-auto-workers-feel-abandoned-by-the-democratic-party-as-union-criticizes-bidens-ev-push\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T17:51:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T21:51:42","slug":"former-union-president-says-auto-workers-feel-abandoned-by-the-democratic-party-as-union-criticizes-bidens-ev-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-union-president-says-auto-workers-feel-abandoned-by-the-democratic-party-as-union-criticizes-bidens-ev-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Union President: Auto Workers Feel Deserted by Dems as Union Criticizes Biden&#8217;s EV Drive."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-union-president-says-auto-workers-feel-abandoned-by-the-democratic-party-as-union-criticizes-bidens-ev-push%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032281&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Auto Workers in Michigan Prepare to\u2062 Strike for \u2062Higher Wages<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Auto workers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan<\/a> are gearing up for \u200ba\u2064 strike to demand higher \u2063wages from three major \u2064U.S. carmakers. The\u2062 United Auto \u2062Workers (UAW) \u200bunion is criticizing President Joe Biden&#8217;s support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/as-auto-strike-looms-biden-admin-announces-15-5-billion-for-electric-vehicle-manufacturers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-promotes-proterra-on-wisconsin-infrastructure-trip\/\" title=\"Biden Promotes Proterra on Wisconsin Infrastructure Trip\">electric vehicle industry<\/a><\/a>, adding fuel \u200dto the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Union Demands Pay Raise\u2064 and Expresses Concerns<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UAW is calling for \u200ca 36% pay raise for \u200dworkers at \u2064General Motors, Ford, and Stellanits. If an\u2064 agreement \u200dis not reached by \u200bmidnight Thursday, the \u200bauto \u200dworkers will go on strike. However, the \u200bunion&#8217;s \u200cgrievances extend beyond the automakers. They are\u2062 also unhappy with the Biden administration and the Democratic Party for their subsidies to the electric \u2062vehicle industry. The UAW warns that the rush to promote\u2062 EVs is \u200bneglecting the security\u200b and well-being \u2064of American auto\u2062 workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Union Feels \u200cAbandoned by Democrats<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Former UAW President Bob\u200b King \u2064expressed the union&#8217;s \u2062disappointment with the Democratic Party, stating that UAW members feel \u2063abandoned. He believes that some Democrats prioritize serving \u2063corporations over the common good. POLITICO reported that\u200c most of \u200bthe energy investments \u200dfacilitated\u2062 by the Inflation Reduction Act are benefiting Republican-led\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2023\/08\/13\/biden-inflation-reduction-act-climate-states-00110940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">states<\/span><\/a>  rather than Michigan. The UAW is also \u2062concerned\u200b about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vanity-fair-attacks-pro-death-republicans-for-opposing-vax-mandates\/\" title=\"Vanity Fair Attacks \u2018Pro-Death\u2019 Republicans for Opposing Vax Mandates\">potential job losses<\/a> \u2063as motor companies invest more in\u2063 EVs,\u2062 which typically require fewer parts than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-recent-failures-of-green-energy-policies\/\" title=\"3 Recent Failures of Green Energy Policies\">gas-powered cars<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UAW Withholds Endorsement of Biden<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UAW is \u200drefraining from\u2062 endorsing President Biden until \u2064they\u2063 receive assurances from his \u200cadministration regarding the protection of union workers in the face\u2062 of increased EV production. Despite\u2063 Biden&#8217;s \u2064self-proclaimed status as the &#8220;most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/labor-board-dismisses-union-misconduct-complaints-following-biden-purge\/\" title=\"Labor Board Dismisses Union Misconduct Complaints Following Biden Purge\">pro-union president<\/a>&#8221; \u200din history,\u2064 the UAW\u2063 president stated that Biden has more to prove before earning their endorsement\u2062 for the 2024 election.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s\u2062 Push for EVs and Government Investments<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since taking office, \u2064President Biden has been a strong advocate for ramping up electric vehicle\u200c production in the pursuit\u2062 of green energy. The White\u200c House is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2023\/04\/17\/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-private-and-public-sector-investments-for-affordable-electric-vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">investing<\/span><\/a>  \u200cin the car industry to achieve the goal \u2063of EVs accounting for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030. This includes \u200csubsidizing American car\u200d companies. However, Ford, despite\u200c receiving a significant government loan for EV\u2062 battery\u2062 plants, expects \u2064to\u2063 incur \u200dsubstantial losses in its\u200b EV division this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1694795611368000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1Bn_6SbXWWKvlIyIet4nSO\">CLICK \u200bHERE TO GET \u200bTHE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns of\u200c the UAW \u200cregarding President Biden&#8217;s support for electric\u200d vehicles and\u200b how\u2063 it may \u2062impact American \u2062auto workers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-union-president-says-auto-workers-feel-abandoned-by-the-democratic-party-as-union-criticizes-bidens-ev-push\/\" title=\"Ex-Union President: Auto Workers Feel Deserted by Dems as Union Criticizes Biden's EV Drive.\">03\/insiders-energy-fund-tops-310m-053480<\/a>&#8220;>states<\/a>,\u2063 further adding to the frustration of union members. The union feels \u200bthat their concerns and demands are being ignored by the party that they traditionally support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s \u200dSupport for Electric Vehicles\u2064 \u2062Causes Tensions<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UAW&#8217;s criticism of President \u2064Biden&#8217;s support for the electric vehicle industry stems from their belief that it puts American auto workers at\u2064 risk. The\u2062 union\u200c argues that the rush to transition to electric vehicles \u200dis driven by corporate interests\u2064 and environmental \u200bconcerns, without due consideration for the impact on workers and their livelihoods. They are \u2062concerned that the shift to electric \u2064vehicles will lead to job losses in the traditional automotive sector as companies prioritize\u200c the production of EVs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Security\u200b Concerns \u200dand Demand\u200c for Fair Compensation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u200cUAW&#8217;s demand \u2062for higher wages is fueled by the belief that auto workers\u200c deserve fair compensation for their efforts. They\u200b argue that the auto \u200bindustry is highly profitable, and workers should \u200cshare in that success. Additionally, the union raises concerns about\u200d the security of the \u2063jobs in the industry. They fear that the push for \u2064electric vehicles could result in the outsourcing of jobs to countries \u200cwith cheaper\u200d labor costs or the \u2064automation of production\u2063 processes, further endangering \u2063American workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Implications and Potential\u2062 Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If an\u2064 agreement is not reached, the strike by auto workers\u200c in Michigan\u2063 could have significant implications for the automotive\u2064 industry and the \u200cbroader\u2064 economy.\u2062 A strike of this \u2064magnitude could disrupt the \u200cproduction of vehicles, impacting not\u200c only the \u2062automakers but also suppliers and \u200cother related industries.\u2063 It could lead\u2063 to a slowdown in vehicle production,\u2062 affecting\u2062 sales and potentially \u2064resulting in financial losses for the companies involved.\u200c Additionally, \u2063the strike would send a strong message \u2062to \u2064the\u200b Biden\u2064 administration and the Democratic Party regarding the concerns and\u200c frustrations of \u200bthe\u200c UAW, highlighting \u2064the need for a \u200dbalanced approach to\u200d the transition to electric vehicles \u2062that \u200bconsiders the well-being\u200b and livelihoods of American auto \u2063workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Auto workers in \u200cMichigan are prepared to strike for higher wages, \u200cexpressing their concerns about the rush to promote electric vehicles\u200c and the perceived neglect \u200bof their security and\u200d well-being. The UAW&#8217;s demands for a pay raise\u2063 and fair compensation reflect\u200b their belief that auto \u200bworkers deserve to share in\u200c the \u2064industry&#8217;s success. The \u200cimplications of\u200d a strike are\u200d significant, not only for the automakers but also for the broader economy.\u2062 It is a critical \u200dmoment that\u2064 highlights\u200c the tensions between corporate interests,\u200c environmental concerns, and workers&#8217; rights. The\u200c outcome of the negotiations and potential strike\u2064 will \u200dhave \u2064far-reaching implications \u2063for the future of the automotive industry and the livelihoods of American auto \u200cworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auto workers in Michigan are set to strike for better pay at major U.S. carmakers. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union opposes President Biden&#8217;s electric vehicle industry support. UAW demands a 36% wage increase for employees at General Motors, Ford, and Stellanits, warning of potential consequences if their demands are not met.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2032282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032281\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}