WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to stand alongside United Auto Workers pickets in Michigan during their strike against major carmakers underscores an allegiance to labor unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history.
Experts in presidential and U.S. labor history say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined a strike. The Democratic president will join the pickets Tuesday, the 12th day of their strike. It comes a day before former President Donald Trump makes his own visit to meet with striking UAW members. Biden has repeatedly sided with the UAW during their strike. Biden says the workers should participate in the carmakers’ riches “now that the industry is roaring back.”
The strike has expanded to 38 auto plants and auto parts distributors combined; to included two auto parts suppliers in North Texas.
Meantime, the POTUS applauded the tentative 3-year contract reached by Hollywood writers.
The rank and file isn’t expected to ratify the contract until the actor’s strike has endded.
(Associated Press)
