Evolution of Labor Endorsements and Voter Dynamics

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Exploring the difficulties faced by union leaders in garnering member support for the Biden administration amidst economic worries like increasing gas prices, reflecting a more independent and varied labor movement. Additionally, the chapter discusses the evolving demographics of labor leadership, hinting at potential concealed backing for Biden in the forthcoming election.

Union workers used to be a reliable pillar of the Democratic party’s voting coalition. Then Donald Trump arrived on the scene. The FT’s global business columnist, Rana Foroohar, and US labour and equality correspondent, Taylor Nicole Rogers, join this week’s Swamp Notes to examine how President Joe Biden is trying to win workers back, and why unions may decide November’s election.

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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.

CREDIT: UAW

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