President Biden to join United Auto Workers picket line in Michigan
President Joe Biden will be in Michigan on Tuesday to walk the picket line with members of the United Auto Workers union as the strike against the nation's three largest automakers enters its second week. Follow for the latest live news updates.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Michigan and join members of the United Auto Workers Union on the picket lines. The president was under political pressure to increase his public support of the union members.
Tuesday, I will go to Michigan and join the picket lines to show my solidarity with the UAW men and women as they fight to get a fair share for the value that they created. Biden stated on Friday that it was time for a win/win agreement to keep American auto manufacturing thriving and UAW jobs well-paid.
Biden's visit, and the historic appearance of the president on a picket-line, highlights the political opportunity at a time when the strike against three of the largest automakers in the United States -- General Motors Ford and Stellantis – enters its second full week.