Not too long ago President Joe Biden joined striking United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket lines in support of their strike against the Detroit Big Three automakers. Now the UAW is throwing its support behind President Biden in his bid for re-election.
Last week, on January 24th, with hundreds of UAW members, leaders and activists gathered at the union's national Community Action Program (CAP) conference, the UAW announced its endorsement of of Joe Biden for President of the United States. During the conference, UAW President Shawn Fain spoke to the issues facing the working class, and the strategic choice ahead in the 2024 presidential election.
“This November, we can stand up and elect someone who wants to stand with us and support our cause. Or we can elect someone who will divide us and fight us every step of the way,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “That’s what this choice is about. The question is, who do we want in that office to give us the best shot of winning? Of organizing. Of negotiating strong contracts. Of uniting the working class and winning our fair share once again, as our union has done so many times in our nation’s history. We need to know who’s going to sit in the most powerful seat in the world and help us win as a united working class.”
“Today I’m proud to announce that UAW is endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States. And I am honored to invite Joe Biden to come address our great union, and join us in our fight for economic and social justice for the UAW and for the whole working class. UAW family, let’s stand up and welcome the man who stood up for us. Please welcome the current President of the United States, the man we will re-elect, Joe Biden!”
For UAW President Fain’s complete written speech to the UAW workers and his introduction of Joe Biden, click here.
Photo: President Joe Biden delivers remarks on creating union jobs and the UAW’s agreement with Stellantis that will re-open an assembly plant, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Community Building Complex in Belvidere, Illinois. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
