
Biden backs labor and likes electric vehicles, 2 things that clash at ...
Sep 16, 2023 · Biden is trying to turbocharge the market for electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent China from solidifying its grip on a growing industry. His signature legislation, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes billions of dollars in incentives to get more clean cars on the roads.
How the shift to electric cars impacts UAW talks with automakers - NPR
Sep 13, 2023 · Electric vehicles may not be at the heart of the contract talks between the UAW and the Detroit automakers, but as the sign subtly shows, they loom large in the negotiations.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates UAW support of electric cars
Sep 8, 2021 · DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden glossed over important details and oversimplified the facts in his boast about support from the United Auto Workers union for his effort to dramatically increase sales of electric vehicles by decade’s end.
Biden picket: The UAW strike is in part about electric cars. Here’s …
Sep 26, 2023 · At one point, the UAW would’ve had a bit of federal backing in the Biden administration’s proposed Build Back Better legislation, which helped kick off nationwide EV investments.
Auto union withholds support for Biden, citing electric vehicles
May 3, 2023 · The United Auto Workers is holding back on endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection for now, citing concerns over his electric vehicle policies. In a memo sent to UAW members Tuesday ...
Behind the UAW’s frustrations with Biden - POLITICO
Sep 13, 2023 · UAW President Shawn Fain has demanded that the Biden administration ensure that union members share in the transition to electric cars and trucks.
The Real Issue in the UAW Strike - The Atlantic
Sep 15, 2023 · Unions fear that the auto industry is using the transition toward EVs to advance a second shift away from well-paying jobs. The United Automobile Workers’ strike against the Big Three...
Biden stuck between 2 priorities as UAW confronts EVs
Aug 10, 2023 · Autoworkers are threatening to strike unless they get major concessions to ensure they aren’t left behind in the transition to electric vehicles, leaving Democrats stuck between competing...
UAW endorses Biden after close look at EV-related jobs
Jan 24, 2024 · United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Wednesday said the union will endorse President Joe Biden in November — dealing a blow to former President Donald Trump, who had sought to gain...
UAW wants guarantees from carmakers, Biden on electric vehicle ... - NPR
Jul 26, 2023 · The new UAW president says his members are being left out as the industry transitions to electric vehicles so he's applying pressure on the auto companies and the White House to do more for...