The auto worker strike in the United States has taken a significant turn, as President Joe Biden announced that he will join the workers picketing next Tuesday. This action occurs in the midst of a strike that has spread to General Motors and Stellantis and that already affected Ford last week.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is leading the strike, seeking 40% wage increases and other key demands, including the elimination of wage “tiers,” a cost-of-living adjustment, and the restoration of retiree health benefits. and a pension for junior employees.
President Biden responded to an invitation from UAW President Shawn Fain and announced on social media that he would join the strike on Tuesday. Biden wrote: “It’s time to reach a win-win deal that keeps American auto manufacturing thriving with good-paying jobs.”
This strike has attracted widespread attention due to its impact on the automotive industry and the economy in general. Biden’s arrival at the workers’ pickets shows the importance given to the conflict and highlights the relevance of the workers’ demands.
The strike began at Ford and has spread to General Motors and Stellantis, demonstrating the unity of workers in their search for better working conditions and fair wages.
Former President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the area also highlights the political importance of the strike as it seeks support among working-class voters.
As the strike continues and negotiations stall, analysts predict that the UAW could expand the strike to the most profitable plants, which could have a greater impact on the auto industry and the economy as a whole.