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Posted 9/26/2023, 10:54:00 AM

Biden to Join Michigan Auto Workers' Picket Line, One Day Before Trump's Own Appeal

Joe Biden will join UAW picket line in Michigan to show support for striking autoworkers against carmakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis.
Visit is part of Biden's effort to retain union support in the battleground state before the 2024 election.
Comes a day before Trump also visits Detroit to address workers in his own appeal for support.
Biden says he aims to "stand in solidarity" with UAW workers fighting for a "fair share of the value they helped create".
Follows earlier plan for Biden to send cabinet members to help reach a settlement, which was withdrawn after UAW criticism.

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/13/2023

UAW Strike Looms Over Biden's Standing With Labor Groups

The United Auto Workers' threat to strike against major automakers could test Joe Biden's claim of being the most pro-union president in US history and have significant economic and political implications, potentially causing car shortages and layoffs in auto-supply industries and other sectors.

9/19/2023

Biden Backs UAW Strike Ahead of 2024, Seeking Union Support in Rust Belt

President Joe Biden, known for his support of unions, has thrown his full support behind the United Autoworkers in their strike against Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, as he seeks to maintain the support of union workers in Rust Belt states crucial to his reelection in 2024.

9/19/2023

Biden Playing Catch-Up as Trump Seizes Initiative on Auto Strike

Some allies of President Joe Biden are concerned that Donald Trump's visit to Detroit for a speech during the auto workers' strike shows that Trump may be more politically savvy than previously thought, prompting Biden's team to consider sending a top lieutenant to the picket line to counter Trump's influence.

9/22/2023

Biden Invited to Join Auto Workers' Strike, Trump to Woo Union Vote in Michigan

The president of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, has invited President Biden to join striking autoworkers on the picket lines in their growing strike against leading automakers, increasing pressure on the White House.

9/23/2023

Biden and Trump Court UAW Workers in Michigan Ahead of Potential 2024 Rematch

U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Michigan to show support for the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit automakers, emphasizing his support for union workers' right to engage in collective bargaining.

9/24/2023

Biden Joins Auto Workers' Picketing in Michigan, Drawing Contrast with Trump

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defends President Biden's decision to join the picket line of auto workers in Michigan, stating that Biden has always stood with American workers and is the most pro-union president compared to any modern president.

9/25/2023

Ford Spared from Expanded UAW Strike on Auto Parts Plants

Summary: The United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three automakers continues, with Ford reaching a deal with Canadian auto workers but no breakthroughs in negotiations with the UAW, as President Joe Biden prepares to visit the picket lines amid concerns over parts and supply shortages.

9/26/2023

Biden Backs Unions, Risking Conflict With Fed on Inflation

President Joe Biden is showing support for United Auto Workers by joining them on the picket line, a move that is politically beneficial but may not be favorable to the Federal Reserve.

9/27/2023

Biden's Support of UAW Draws Criticism from Former Obama Official

Former President Obama's auto industry task force head, Steven Rattner, criticizes President Biden's visit to a United Auto Workers picket line in Michigan, calling it "outrageous" and stating that the tradition for presidents is to stay neutral in such matters.

9/29/2023

Schiff Predicts 'Much Worse' Crisis Than 2008, Criticizes Unions and Biden

President Joe Biden joined striking autoworkers on the picket line and voiced his support for the United Auto Workers union strike, but not everyone agrees with his viewpoint on unions. Peter Schiff, CEO and chief global strategist at Euro Pacific Capital, criticizes Biden's claim and warns of a financial crisis worse than 2008. Schiff recommends investing in gold as a safeguard against the impending disaster.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 10:54:00 AM

Biden to Join Michigan Auto Workers' Picket Line, One Day Before Trump's Own Appeal

Joe Biden will join UAW picket line in Michigan to show support for striking autoworkers against carmakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis.
Visit is part of Biden's effort to retain union support in the battleground state before the 2024 election.
Comes a day before Trump also visits Detroit to address workers in his own appeal for support.
Biden says he aims to "stand in solidarity" with UAW workers fighting for a "fair share of the value they helped create".
Follows earlier plan for Biden to send cabinet members to help reach a settlement, which was withdrawn after UAW criticism.

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/13/2023

UAW Strike Looms Over Biden's Standing With Labor Groups

9/19/2023

Biden Backs UAW Strike Ahead of 2024, Seeking Union Support in Rust Belt

9/19/2023

Biden Playing Catch-Up as Trump Seizes Initiative on Auto Strike

9/22/2023

Biden Invited to Join Auto Workers' Strike, Trump to Woo Union Vote in Michigan

9/23/2023

Biden and Trump Court UAW Workers in Michigan Ahead of Potential 2024 Rematch

9/24/2023

Biden Joins Auto Workers' Picketing in Michigan, Drawing Contrast with Trump

9/25/2023

Ford Spared from Expanded UAW Strike on Auto Parts Plants

9/26/2023

Biden Backs Unions, Risking Conflict With Fed on Inflation

President Joe Biden is showing support for United Auto Workers by joining them on the picket line, a move that is politically beneficial but may not be favorable to the Federal Reserve.

9/27/2023

Biden's Support of UAW Draws Criticism from Former Obama Official

9/29/2023

Schiff Predicts 'Much Worse' Crisis Than 2008, Criticizes Unions and Biden