Yahoo Autos President Biden visits UAW picket line, says workers deserve 40% raise
President Joe Biden visited striking United Auto Workers union workers, joining the picket line alongside General Motors workers at the automaker's Willow Run parts center. Speaking through a bullhorn, Biden said he had joined plenty of UAW picketing lines during his time as a senator before adding, "But I'll tell you what. It's the first time I've ever done it as a president."
"Now the companies are doing incredibly well. And guess what?," said Biden. "You should be doing incredibly well, too." Speaking through the cheering crowd, Biden continued, "Stick with it. You deserve the significant raise you need, and other benefits."
Biden joined the auto workers on day 12 of the strike. Asked if the UAW should get a 40% pay increase over the life of the contract that the UAW is seeking, Biden, wearing a UAW baseball cap, said yes.
“No deal, no wheels!” workers chanted as Biden arrived. “No pay, no parts!”
