The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Mass Arrests of Workers in U.S., Trump’s Policies Unite China, Russia, Iran & North Korea Into Anti-Hegemony Coalition [Preview]
Sep 6, 2025
Massive ICE raids at auto and food production facilities have ignited a stir in U.S.-South Korea relations. These harsh enforcement actions impact both workers and executives, emphasizing the urgent need for a united labor movement. Protests against the detentions showcase solidarity between the working class and immigrant communities. Meanwhile, a significant military parade in China, attended by leaders from Russia, Iran, and North Korea, signals a growing coalition opposing U.S. hegemony amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Brutal Factory Raids Morning Sweep
- ICE agents used crowbars to pry open factory gates and doors and arrested workers midshift, causing chaos and fear.
- Brian Becker described this Syracuse raid as indiscriminate and traumatic for workers and families.
Largest Ever Single-Site Immigration Raid
- Agents arrested 475 people at a Hyundai EV battery plant construction site in Georgia, mostly South Korean citizens, in what officials called the largest single-location homeland security enforcement operation.
- The arrests included employees of LG Energy Solutions and Hyundai, plus some executives and subcontractor workers.
Raids Weaken The Multinational Working Class
- Becker frames these raids as part of a broader government war on the U.S. working class, emphasizing harms to all workers regardless of status.
- He argues weakening immigrant sectors undermines union power and lowers wages for the entire proletariat.