Biden's Uncertainty on UAW Strike Puts Administration on Edge

A strike by auto workers at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis is expected to take place next week, despite President Joe Biden's public prediction that it won't happen. The strike has significant political implications for Biden, who has positioned himself as pro-union and has tied his 2024 campaign to his handling of the economy. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding that workers share in the benefits of the government-subsidized shift to electric vehicles, which is frustrating the union. The strike could coincide with a federal government shutdown and would add to the post-pandemic strike boom during the Biden era. The White House has been engaging with both sides in the labor dispute but has stopped short of intervening. Business groups are urging the White House to play an active role in averting the strike.