A clip from a Fox News chat with UAW President Shawn Fain is making waves on YouTube, not because the union backed Biden for 2024, but because Fain laid out why he thinks Trump didn't deserve working-class support. Here's the scoop:
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Podcast Buzz: David Pakman, with over 2 million subscribers, highlighted a 3:53 minute segment where Fain dished out reasons against Trump, despite the union's non-committal stance on endorsements.
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Fain's Take: When questioned on why UAW didn't endorse Trump, Fain calmly listed reasons. According to him, Trump never sided with the American worker and didn't support them during crucial times, like the GM strike in '19.
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Contract History: Fain pointed to the success of their contract fight with the Big Three under Biden's support, contrasting it with Trump's lack of involvement during the GM strike in '19.
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Cavuto's Counter: Fox host Neil Cavuto brought up Teamsters President Sean O'Brien meeting with Trump. Fain stood firm, citing Trump's past actions against workers.
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Trump's Track Record: Fain accused Trump of blaming workers during the 2008 recession, advocating for lower wages in the Midwest, and hindering organizing efforts at Volkswagen in '15.
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Biden's Support: Fain praised Biden for standing with workers during the Belvidere plant closure and helping save jobs. He endorsed Biden on Jan. 24, calling Trump a "scab."
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Union Wins: UAW scored a historic contract with Ford, GM, and Stellantis in 2023 after strikes. Post ratification, nonunion carmakers like Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tesla announced pay raises for their U.S. workers.
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Current Focus: UAW is working to organize nonunion carmakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, extending their influence beyond the Big Three.
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