The MeidasTouch Podcast UAW President UNLEASHES on Trump and TWISTS the KNIFE Good
Jan 25, 2024
Shawn Fain, the passionate President of the United Auto Workers, discusses the union's endorsement of President Biden while launching a fierce critique of Donald Trump. He highlights Biden's commitment to workers' rights and the economic recovery, contrasting it sharply with Trump's billionaire status and his track record with labor. Fain emphasizes the need for corporate responsibility and shares how this pivotal moment could shape the future of American labor, urging solidarity among workers and genuine actions from leaders.
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Earned Endorsement
- The UAW's endorsement wasn't freely given; it was earned by Biden's support.
- Biden stood with the UAW while Trump blamed American workers.
Contrasting Presidential Actions
- During the UAW's strike, Trump visited a non-union plant and criticized the union.
- Conversely, Biden joined the UAW picket line, showing his support for the workers.
Trump's 2019 Inaction
- During the 2019 GM strike, Trump, then president, offered no support to auto workers.
- This inaction demonstrates Trump's lack of concern for the American worker, according to Fain.