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Posted 9/19/2023, 1:21:00 PM

UAW Leaders Blast Trump Amid Ongoing Strikes, Citing Tax Cuts and Support for Biden

UAW President Shawn Fain blasted former President Trump's reported plan to speak with auto workers in Detroit amid thousands striking.
Fain said the union's demands include a 46% wage increase and 32-hour workweek as auto workers push for shorter weeks, better benefits.
Fain said the union is prepared to continue strikes, promising to picket more plants if necessary.
UA President Mark McManus also released a statement calling Trump a "fraud" and praising President Biden.
McManus said Trump's tax cuts eliminated write-offs for union dues, showing he doesn't care about working people.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 1:21:00 PM

UAW Leaders Blast Trump Amid Ongoing Strikes, Citing Tax Cuts and Support for Biden

UAW President Shawn Fain blasted former President Trump's reported plan to speak with auto workers in Detroit amid thousands striking.
Fain said the union's demands include a 46% wage increase and 32-hour workweek as auto workers push for shorter weeks, better benefits.
Fain said the union is prepared to continue strikes, promising to picket more plants if necessary.
UA President Mark McManus also released a statement calling Trump a "fraud" and praising President Biden.
McManus said Trump's tax cuts eliminated write-offs for union dues, showing he doesn't care about working people.

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Relevant topic timeline:

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9/13/2023

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9/14/2023

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9/15/2023

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

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