UAW President Criticizes Trump's Visit and Union Outreach

UAW President Shawn Fain urged workers to reject former President Donald Trump's overtures ahead of next year's election, as Trump plans to visit Detroit next week amid the union's strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. Fain criticized the billionaire class and an economy that benefits people like Trump at the expense of workers, stating that electing billionaires and millionaires who don't understand the struggles of the working class won't solve their problems. Trump has been critical of the UAW leaders in the strike and has not addressed their demands for better wages, benefits, and job security. The UAW has declined to endorse President Joe Biden for reelection, saying he needs to earn it, while Biden supports the union but also advocates for the transition to electric vehicles.