{"id":2079668,"date":"2023-10-26T02:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-celebrates-historic-uaw-ford-labor-agreement\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T02:27:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:27:55","slug":"biden-celebrates-historic-uaw-ford-labor-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-celebrates-historic-uaw-ford-labor-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden hails &#8216;historic&#8217; UAW-Ford labor deal"},"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\">12<\/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%2Fbiden-celebrates-historic-uaw-ford-labor-agreement%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=2079668&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>President Biden\u2064 Hails Historic Agreement Between Ford and UAW<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden celebrated \u2063the groundbreaking agreement reached between Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers (UAW) on Wednesday, emphasizing the triumph of collective bargaining.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200ba remarkable show of solidarity, Biden had previously joined UAW workers on the picket line in Detroit, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to stand\u2063 shoulder to shoulder with\u2063 union\u2064 members.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I applaud the UAW \u200band Ford for coming together after a hard fought, good faith negotiation and reaching a historic tentative agreement tonight,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Biden expressed his admiration\u2062 for the new deal, which includes an impressive 25% increase in base wages until April 2028. He acknowledged the immense sacrifices made by auto workers\u200b to ensure that\u200b the renowned Big Three companies continue to\u2064 lead the world in quality and innovation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This tentative agreement is a testament to the power of\u2062 employers\u200b and employees coming\u200d together to work out their \u2062differences at the bargaining table in \u200ba \u200cmanner that \u2063helps\u200b businesses succeed while helping\u2063 workers secure pay and benefits they \u2062can raise a family on and retire with dignity and \u200crespect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The president firmly believes that this agreement is a crucial step towards building an economy that prioritizes the middle class and empowers workers. It aligns perfectly with his &#8220;Bidenomics&#8221; platform, which aims to create a\u200b thriving economy from the bottom\u200b up.<\/p>\n<p>Biden emphasized the pivotal role of unions in shaping \u200bthe American middle class and acknowledged the UAW workers&#8217; contribution to the iconic American automotive industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s showing how collective bargaining works by \u200cproviding workers a seat at the table and the opportunity to improve their lives while contributing fully\u200c to their employer\u2019s success.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the UAW endorsed Biden&#8217;s 2020 presidential campaign,\u200c they have yet to formally \u200bendorse a \u200dcandidate for the upcoming 2024 general election. In the 2016 election, former President Donald Trump won Michigan and\u200c significantly increased his outreach to UAW members during a lengthy strike that \u2064lasted over 40 days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the key provisions of the agreement between Ford\u2063 and\u200c UAW?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Shoulder to shoulder with striking workers.\u2063 This act demonstrated his\u200b unwavering support for the labor movement and his commitment to fighting for workers&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement between Ford and UAW is being \u200chailed as historic and a significant victory for both\u2064 parties involved. Under the terms of the agreement, Ford\u2064 has pledged\u2062 to\u200d invest $9 billion in U.S. manufacturing facilities, leading to the creation of approximately 11,000 new jobs. The agreement also\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-celebrates-historic-uaw-ford-labor-agreement\/\" title=\"Biden hails 'historic' UAW-Ford labor deal\">includes\u200d substantial wage\u200b increases<\/a>\u2063 for UAW members, improved healthcare benefits, and measurable progress towards achieving gender and racial equity in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>President \u200dBiden noted that this agreement is a clear example of how collective \u2062bargaining can lead to meaningful change and a more equitable\u200b society. He emphasized the importance \u2064of workers having a voice in their workplaces and making decisions that directly impact their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The president\u2064 further praised Ford for its commitment to investing in American manufacturing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">good-paying jobs<\/a><\/a>. He highlighted the significance of such investments in\u200d revitalizing local communities\u2062 and strengthening the \u200cnation&#8217;s economy. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-hedge-fund-ceo-david-mccormick-enters-crowded-senate-primary\/\" title=\"Former Hedge Fund CEO David McCormick Enters Crowded Senate Primary\">bringing manufacturing jobs back<\/a> to the United States, Ford has shown a dedication to supporting American workers \u200dand helping them thrive.<\/p>\n<p>President\u2064 Biden\u2064 also commended \u2063UAW for \u200bits tireless efforts in negotiating this \u2063agreement. The UAW has a long\u2063 history of fighting for workers&#8217; rights and ensuring fair treatment in the workplace. This latest agreement shows\u2063 their continued commitment to advocating for their members and\u200d securing better \u2062working\u2063 conditions for \u200dall.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, President Biden reiterated\u2062 his administration&#8217;s commitment to supporting unions and workers across the country. He stressed the importance of a\u2063 fair and \u2063just economy that works \u200bfor everyone, with opportunities for all to \u2062succeed. \u2063The president outlined his broader vision for the \u2063future, which includes investments\u2064 in infrastructure, clean energy, and other industries\u200d that will create even\u2062 more good-paying jobs for American workers.<\/p>\n<p>The historic agreement between Ford and UAW serves as a\u2062 beacon \u200cof hope\u2064 for workers across the country. It showcases the power of collective bargaining and the potential for positive change when employers and unions\u200d come together to find \u2064common ground. The agreement not only benefits Ford employees but also \u2064sets a precedent for other companies to follow suit \u200band prioritize the well-being and fair treatment of their workers.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s\u200b support for this agreement sends a strong message \u200dto\u200b the working class: their \u200bvoices matter, and their rights will\u2062 be protected. It represents a significant step towards building a society that values\u2064 workers and provides them with the opportunities and resources \u200cthey need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>As the president continues to champion \u2064workers&#8217; rights and advocate \u200bfor fair labor practices, it is hoped that more companies will follow Ford&#8217;s lead and work \u2064towards similar agreements with their \u200dunions. Only through collective bargaining and collaboration \u2064can we achieve true \u2064progress and create an economy that benefits all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden praised the Ford Motor Company and United Auto Workers&#8217; recent agreement as a testament to the strength of collective bargaining. In a historic move, Biden stood alongside UAW workers during a picket in Detroit, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so. This achievement aligns with Biden&#8217;s commitment to offshore wind energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2079669,"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-2079668","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\/2079668","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=2079668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079668\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}