The United Auto Workers Union Strike and Media Framing

The podcast episode discusses the ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) and how the media is framing the work stoppage. The UAW, representing around 146,000 people, initiated the strike to protest the big three US automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The demands raised by the UAW relate to workweek length, job security, wages, and benefits. The media has been portraying the strike as a threat to the growing US electric vehicle industry, presenting a narrative that pits auto workers against efforts to address climate change. However, polls show that the majority of Americans support the UAW workers.