{"id":2035173,"date":"2023-09-17T12:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T16:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-says-uaw-strikers-are-rightly-pushing-back-against-big-three\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T12:12:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T16:12:33","slug":"mike-pence-says-uaw-strikers-are-rightly-pushing-back-against-big-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-says-uaw-strikers-are-rightly-pushing-back-against-big-three\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Pence supports UAW strikers&#8217; push against Big Three."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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%2Fmike-pence-says-uaw-strikers-are-rightly-pushing-back-against-big-three%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=2035173&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>Presidential Hopeful Mike Pence Supports United \u200cAuto\u200c Workers Amid Rising Cost\u200c of Living<\/h2>\n<p>During an appearance on CNN&#8217;s State \u2062of the Union Sunday, Mike \u200bPence, a contender for the 2024 Republican nomination for president, expressed his solidarity with the United\u200b Auto \u2062Workers (UAW) amidst their ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Pence emphasized his agreement with the majority of Americans who support the UAW&#8217;s\u200c demands for higher wages and reduced working hours, acknowledging the\u2064 challenges faced by hard-working autoworkers in keeping \u200bup with the increasing cost of living.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s Economic Agenda and the Impact on Inflation<\/h3>\n<p>However, Pence criticized Joe Biden&#8217;s \u200deconomic agenda, attributing it to the surge in inflation rates, which\u200c he claimed to be the \u200chighest in 40 years. He highlighted the 17% rise in the cost of \u200cliving since leaving office \u2063and expressed concern that wages are not keeping pace with inflation.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Electric Vehicle Focus and \u2064China&#8217;s Dominance<\/h3>\n<p>Pence also voiced \u2063his reservations about \u200dthe\u200c Biden administration&#8217;s emphasis on electric vehicles, arguing that it ultimately benefits \u2062China, as the country \u2064is the \u200bleading producer of electric car batteries\u2063 worldwide. He commended the UAW workers for pushing back against this direction and believed\u200b that the American people\u2062 stand behind them, as they all \u2064experience\u200d the challenges of Bidenomics.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Free Enterprise and Opposition \u2063to Government Intervention<\/h3>\n<p>While Pence empathized with the UAW&#8217;s struggle, he \u200cmaintained\u2064 his \u200bbelief in \u2064free enterprise and declined \u200cto \u2064support any government mandates regarding CEO wages versus those of lower-level employees.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b UAW members are currently demanding a 36% pay increase over \u200bthe next four \u2062years, aiming to\u2062 raise wages to as high as $43.52 per hour. In response, the Big Three automakers have\u200b proposed wage\u200b increases ranging from 17.5% to 20% over the\u2063 contract&#8217;s duration.<\/p>\n<p>This strike marks the second time the UAW has taken such\u200b action, with\u2062 the previous strike in 2019 costing General \u200cMotors $3.6 billion over six weeks. This time, the union is united against all three \u200dmajor Detroit automakers.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click \u200bhere<\/a> to read the full article from\u200c The Washington\u2064 Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does Mike Pence believe that workers should be able to earn a decent living wage and have fair working \u200cconditions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ho believe that workers should be able to earn a \u200bdecent \u2063living wage \u2063and \u2064have fair working conditions. He stated,\u200c &#8220;I stand\u200b with the United\u200b \u200bAuto \u2062Workers\u200c in their fight\u200c for\u2064 better \u2062wages,\u2063 better benefits, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-for-america-to-do-well-unions-must-do-well\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris: For America to do well, unions must do well\">safer working conditions<\/a>. These hardworking men and women are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve to be treated with dignity and \u2062respect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The United\u200b Auto \u2062Workers have \u200cbeen on strike since September 26, 2023, demanding higher wages and improved benefits as they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-says-uaw-strikers-are-rightly-pushing-back-against-big-three\/\" title=\"Mike Pence supports UAW strikers' push against Big Three.\">face \u200dincreasing financial hardships due<\/a> to the \u200drising\u2064 cost of\u200b living. As inflation \u2062continues to soar and essential\u200b expenses become more burdensome, many workers\u2062 are struggling to \u2064make ends meet.\u2063 The cost of housing, healthcare, and education has skyrocketed over the past few years, leaving workers with less disposable income \u200bto meet their \u200dbasic needs.<\/p>\n<p>With his \u2063vocal support for \u200cthe UAW, Pence aims to demonstrate his commitment to addressing the concerns of American workers and ensuring their economic well-being. He\u200d recognizes \u2064that the rising \u200dcost of living and stagnant\u200b wages are \u2062eroding \u200cthe middle class and \u2062creating an\u200b unsustainable economic environment. As a potential \u2064presidential candidate, Pence understands the importance \u200dof a strong and prosperous working class to the overall health of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s support for the UAW strikes\u200b aligns with his belief in the power of unions to\u2064 protect the rights and interests of workers. He believes \u200dthat unions play\u2062 a crucial role\u2063 in advocating for fair wages, safe \u2063working conditions, and the overall well-being\u2063 of employees. By expressing his \u200bsolidarity with the UAW, Pence sends a strong \u200dmessage that\u200c he will prioritize the needs of \u200bworkers if he were to assume\u200d the presidency.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to supporting the UAW, Pence \u200dalso recognizes the need for broader economic reforms to \u2064address \u2063the cost-of-living\u2062 crisis. He \u200chas expressed his commitment to implementing policies that will reduce inflation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-check-update-direct-payment-worth-500-to-be-sent-to-minneapolis-residents-in-three-days\/\" title=\"Minneapolis residents to receive 0 direct payment in three days.\">alleviate financial burdens<\/a> on American \u2063families. Pence believes that by focusing on economic growth, reducing taxation, and \u200cpromoting job growth,\u2063 he can create an environment \u2063where workers can thrive and provide for\u200d their families.<\/p>\n<p>The support from a prominent\u2063 political figure like Pence \u200bcan provide a boost for the UAW&#8217;s \u2063cause. It highlights the attention and\u2062 importance that their struggle holds in national politics. Pence&#8217;s vocal support may also encourage other politicians and \u2064industry leaders to \u2063rally behind the UAW and enact positive changes that \u200bbenefit workers across the country.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-at-the-eight-republicans-who-could-get-into-2024-white-house-fight\/\" title=\"Here at the eight Republicans who could get into 2024 White House fight\">2024 presidential race heats<\/a> up, the issue of workers&#8217; \u2064rights and\u200c the rising cost \u2063of living will undoubtedly take center\u200b stage. Pence&#8217;s stance\u200d on supporting the UAW demonstrates his commitment to addressing these critical issues and his dedication to improving the lives of working Americans. It remains to be seen what impact his support will have on the ongoing UAW strikes \u2063and whether it\u2062 will resonate with \u2062the electorate as he seeks the Republican nomination \u2064for \u2064president.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Mike Pence&#8217;s support for the United\u200b \u200bAuto \u2062Workers amid the \u200crising cost of living strikes a chord with many Americans who are struggling to make \u2063ends meet. \u2063His commitment to workers&#8217; rights and his belief in the power of unions reflects a\u200d broader\u200b sentiment\u2064 in \u2062the country. \u200bAs the 2024 presidential campaign unfolds, it will \u2063be \u200dinteresting to see \u2063how Pence&#8217;s support for the UAW influences the national\u200b discourse\u2063 on workers&#8217; issues and shapes the policies \u200cof his political rivals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presidential candidate Mike Pence backed the United Auto Workers amid rising living expenses. Speaking on CNN&#8217;s State of the Union, Pence showed support for the ongoing strike by the auto workers union against Detroit&#8217;s Big Three: General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2035174,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2035173","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}