One of the largest unions in the United States, the United Auto Workers, announced its support for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The UAW represents roughly 400,000 workers across the country and has some sway in the battleground state of Michigan, where thousands of autoworkers live and work.
UAW President Rory Gamble said Tuesday that “in these dangerous and difficult times, the country needs a president who will demonstrate clear, stable leadership, less partisan acrimony and more balance to the rights and protections of working Americans.”
“In these dangerous and difficult times, the country needs a president who will demonstrate clear, stable leadership, less partisan acrimony and more balance to the rights and protections of working Americans.” – UAW President Rory Gamble
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The UAW has a history of backing Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton in 2016. Despite the support, President Trump won the auto industry hub of Michigan in the general election. A total of 33% of UAW members voted for Trump, according to Axios.
“UAW Members need a federal government that ensures that members have both a good job to go to, and that they come home to their families at night having earned a fair day’s wage in a safe and secure place,” Gamble said.
