The Biden administration‘s goal of reaching 50% of electric vehicle sales within the next six years could ax jobs for those whom the federal government relies on to reach its goal: the assembly workers.

The United Auto Workers‘ strike secured pay raises and benefits last year and projected a strong 2024 for workers of the “Big Three” automakers. However, since the end of 2023, employees at General Motors and Ford plants have experienced layoffs as companies begin to dwindle EV production due to a steady decline in demand.

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