President Joe Biden and several members of Congress have expressed strong support for labor unions following the recent United Auto Workers' contract agreement with Daimler Truck. The contract, which includes a 25% wage increase over four years, was highlighted by Biden as a testament to the power of collective bargaining and its role in building a clean energy economy with strong union jobs. This sentiment was echoed by various representatives who emphasized the importance of labor unions in securing safe working conditions, livable wages, and fair benefits for workers. The agreement has been described as historic and is seen as a potential catalyst for further union activities in the South, specifically targeting a Mercedes-Benz auto assembly plant in Alabama.
The United Auto Workers' labor contract with Daimler Truck, which includes a 25% general wage increase over four years, is likely to energize workers ahead of the union's next target in the South - organizing a Mercedes-Benz auto assembly plant in Alabama https://t.co/RP7BJGggvc https://t.co/DG52ElHMxt
I spoke on the floor today to commend the hard working men and women of the #NC @UAW for their historic contract agreement with Daimler Trucks. I’m proud to stand with the new generation of workers as they exercise their collective strength and make their voices heard. https://t.co/wjbC517XbM
Time & time again, unions prove that when workers stand together—& stand strong—workers win. Great to spend some time with PA @Teamsters at their State Conference today. In Congress, I’m fighting to rebalance the scales for workers, for the Common Good, for our shared prosperity. https://t.co/BcImyZ5Zzj
Union labor is the backbone of our state – building a stronger Nevada each day. I'll always stand with our workers. It's time we pass the PRO Act and secure fair wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions for all Nevadans. https://t.co/26qk4vygmj
As a Member of the @EdWorkforceDems, I'm proud to recently support the House passage of the Stronger Workforce for America Act. Let us continue to stand with all workers and support increased access to good-paying job opportunities for everyone. https://t.co/01yz1furzC
Labor unions have fought for America’s middle class for decades, ensuring safe working conditions & livable wages for working families. I’ll always support labor as they fight to give their workers the protections & pay they deserve.
.@JoeBiden praises @UAW and Daimler on contract deal: “This agreement is a testament to the power of collective bargaining and shows that we can build a clean energy economy with strong, middle-class union jobs.” https://t.co/xsGEnSrPTv https://t.co/xgznQJLPoG