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News Brief: GOP, Corporate Media Attempt to Manufacture Conflict Between Autoworkers and Climate
Sep 20, 2023
Sydney Ghazarian, political commentator and expert on climate mandates and labor issues, joins the hosts to debunk the false narrative of tension between autoworkers and climate activists. They analyze auto industry CEOs' motives and actions, critique Senator Holly's tweets about the auto strike, and explore the connection between blue-collar workers and climate activism, emphasizing the importance of supporting workers in their fight for a just transition to a fossil-free economy.
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- The media has been framing the United Auto Workers' strike as a threat to the US electric vehicle industry, perpetuating a false narrative that pits auto workers against climate action.
- The big three automakers have a long history of opposing climate regulations and EV adoption, prioritizing profits over the planet and society, highlighting the need for collaboration between labor unions and climate organizations.
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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.
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