Bush, Ocasio-Cortez Join Striking GM Workers, Criticize CEO Pay at Missouri Rally

U.S. Reps. Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a UAW rally supporting striking auto workers in Wentzville, MO.
Thousands of GM workers at the Wentzville plant went on strike Sept. 15 along with other UAW members nationwide.
The UAW is trying to get back to 2007/2009 pay and benefits levels, before the companies "exploited" workers.
Bush and Ocasio-Cortez criticized CEO excess and called for higher wages as cost of living rises.
President Biden and former President Trump are expected to meet with striking workers in Michigan this week.

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Posted 9/25/2023, 2:15:00 AM