26 September 2023. President Biden joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise.
In 2009 a government bailout of American automakers included
wage cuts. "You deserve what you've earned. And you've earned a hell of a lot
more than what you're getting paid now," he said.
Elon Musk said on X that the 40% ask and shorter work hours are a "sure way" to drive the companies "bankrupt." Tesla's factories are not unionized.
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