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Shawn Fain, United Auto Workers President, discusses the UAW's recent victories, their endorsement of Joe Biden, and their battle with electric vehicle makers. The podcast explores the influence of the UAW in politics, the competition for working-class support, and the impact of the union on Joe Biden's campaign.
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- UAW President Shawn Fain is focused on rebuilding the union's strength and negotiating better contracts with automakers to benefit the entire working class.
- Fain's endorsement of President Joe Biden highlights the UAW's political engagement, but there are divisions within the union and differing political loyalties among its members that may impact its future political power.
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The Decline and Rebirth of the UAW
The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has faced significant challenges in recent years, with declining membership and corruption scandals. However, under the leadership of new president Sean Fain, the UAW has embarked on a mission to rebuild and strengthen the union. Fain aims to not only negotiate better contracts with automakers but also to bring about broader social transformations. The UAW's fight is not just for its own members, but for the entire working class.
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