The strike has posed a political puzzle for the president, who must figure out how far to go to stand with the UAW workers.
Striking UAW workers march in circles to block a truck attempting to cross picket lines at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant on Sept. 15 in Wayne, Mich. Some Democrats want President Biden to join the picket line. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Valaurian Waller
Trump is planning a rally in Detroit next week with union workers, including autoworkers, during the next GOP primary debate, although it is unclear if he will also visit the picket line, according to one person familiar with campaign planning, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe the plans.“It would send a very strong message that Democrats stand for working people — I really do feel Biden should show up, and show up soon,” said Michigan state Rep.
United Auto Workers members walk the picket line at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. So far the strike is limited to about 13,000 workers at three factories — one each at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Asked about calls for Biden to join the picket line, White House spokeswoman Robyn Patterson pointed to the president’s prior statements backing the union. Biden on Friday said the automakers “should go further to make sure record corporate profits mean record contracts,” echoing the UAW’s comments.
As a matter of policy, experts agree there is no doubt that Biden has done much more to back unions. Trump enacted numerous policies detested by organized labor, weakened the NLRB and approved legislation centered on lower corporate taxes. And Trump has publicly feuded with Fain, ridiculing the union leader and urging union members not to pay dues.
State Rep. Jason Morgan added: “I would love to see Biden visit the picket line here in Michigan … There is tremendous support for our unions today, and there is no reason not to join our workers in demanding better wages and better working conditions.”
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