Biden’s engagement with auto workers reflects an effort to solidify backing in battleground states, particularly Michigan.

U.S. manufacturers are increasing wages for their non-union employees in the wake of significant wage and benefits agreements secured by the UAW for union workers …

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has initiated a first-of-its-kind campaign to publicly organise the entire non-union auto sector in the United States.

Addressing the crowd in Belvidere, Biden stated his desire for similar contract provisions to be extended to all autoworkers.

Toyota, in particular, drew attention when it announced wage and benefit increases for its workers just after the Detroit Three contract negotiations concluded.

The contract with GM in Canada followed the precedent set with Ford Motor, which reached an agreement with Unifor last month.

The UAW’s unexpected shutdown of the Kentucky truck plant, which produces Ford’s lucrative pickup trucks, highlights their stance in the ongoing contract negotiations.

The walkouts will disrupt the production of popular models such as the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck.

If agreements are not reached by the late Thursday deadline, these targeted strikes will represent the first-ever simultaneous labor stoppage at all three Detroit automakers.

This initiative seeks to foster a seamless transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation while safeguarding jobs and communities.