CBS News Detroit goes one-on-one with UAW President Shawn Fain

CBS News Detroit's Andres Gutierrez sits down with UAW President Shawn Fain. The UAW is currently in contract negotiations with the Big Three automakers. The workers' current contract expires on Sept. 14.

[@jrbqto]

Shawn Fain, if you're reading this. You're restoring my faith in unions. Thank you for being open, honest, and real in a modern society.

[@billcichoke2534]

Open and honest? This man knows EXACTLY how a corporate structure works...he's PRESIDENT of one! Saying the REVENUE the Big 3 made is all PROFIT, us dishonest. Saying the CEO paid HIMSELF a bonus, is dishonest. Saying they're not going to lobby for more anti-business bills to keep companies from surviving union extortion, is dishonest. Unions are organized crime, using intimidation and extortion to steal from successful companies. And the members are nothing more than cannon fodder, used by union thug bosses like this asshat to get more money for the union BOSSES.

[@dreadbull5039]

In 28 years at Ford I’ve never felt so good about our national leadership. Thank you Mr. Fain! 🙏

[@hollynonya6991]

So you want a 32 hour work week ? You only get 80% of full time pay So there goes short work week pay And unemployment!

[@hhhstocko1]

same

[@FaceSilence]

@@hollynonya6991 32 hours worked for 40 hours pay. Get those boots out your mouth

[@dreadbull5039]

@@hollynonya6991 You obviously didn’t listen. He said a 32 hour work week with 40 hours pay. And how would that have anything to do with unemployment? Seems like you’re trying really hard to find something to complain about.

[@thesimulations8900]

@@dreadbull5039i think maybe she isn't too bright?🤔

[@Vnexpress1203]

This is the first time in 12 years with UAW I can say I’m proud to be a part of UAW. A strong leader leads a strong institution! Edit: “good leadership is making yourself accessible to the members.” amazing!

[@MrFishBlood]

Member of UAW Local 51 here... I didn't support Shawn Fain until the runoff elections, but boy am I glad he won! Fain's leadership style, being open and communicative, keeping us updated, telling it like it is... Total breath of fresh air! We were "essential" during COVID... I had to go in every day and deal with masks and constantly spray alcohol everywhere and worry about bringing something home to my senior citizen father with COPD. I'm a 3rd generation Detroiter, I'm proud to make some of the most innovative vehicles the world has ever seen... But I will NOT be a sucker, OUR TIME IS NOW!!

[@Cid2065]

Please be the real deal, Shawn Fain! Your words are so spot on. Now is the time!!! Do not relent. The entire working class needs this fight.

[@Doug8D3]

I truly hope this guy can walk the walk that goes with the talk he talks. ✊️ 598

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

It’s up to you as much as it is him. To get what he’s talking about might mean being willing to stay on the picket line for months. Are you willing to do whatever it takes?

[@danaguinaga183]

As a card carrying member, I am.

[@Doug8D3]

@@pulsatingsausageboy2076 I was on the pickets for 40 days last go around, I'm in this for what it is. But it's up to the negotiation teams to get it in an agreement first... that's what I'm saying.

[@ItsTruble]

I agree, I was shafted by tier two back in 2008. I never thought I would see an international president speak like this. It's the closest thing I've heard outside of reading about the late 1930's.

[@rangerguy25]

Nobody wants to strike, but we will for a FAIR contract.

[@novacaesar9303]

Strike for a better life UAW, you have more than earned it and Indiana supports you.

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Remember stellantis put us on critical 7 days during the covid pademic

[@Rscmgw23]

So glad we have a president who is FOR the members and is fighting for what we have been struggling to get back for years. The members are ready and supporting you as well Shawn. Let’s Go!

[@StratoSwitch]

We need Shawn Fain! Thank you for doing what needs to be done.

[@hdz12ez]

A breath of fresh air this guy is. Don't forget though, ultimately, it's up to the membership to vote on what's going to be acceptable in the end. We're either going to strike for a better life or give in for mediocrity. Save your pennies UAW brothers and sisters, this may be a rough one!

[@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNd]

Yes but think about it, he’s not going to bring back a contract unless it’s right. It’s not going to be like the other times. They bring back a ok contract and the weak ones vote yes. He’s not gonna do that. He really can’t do that. Bring us an ok contract

[@andidklein]

I would be surprised if any local didn't vote to approve a strike. We've been told all year to prepare for a strike. Membership can relate to this guy, not the criminals that ran the UAW before

[@hdz12ez]

Right on!@@andidklein

[@MistrettasMedia]

​​@@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNdthey gunna do what ever the fuck they want

[@farvasstache6532]

​@@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNdGood God I hope youre right.

[@paulkf5pv]

20 years ago a GM employee could afford a GM vehicel while working at GM. today they can't. the vehicle cost, along with inflation and the cost of living puts that new SUV way out of reach.

[@MrHaveNoWorries]

Cost me 1100 a month to maintain my Tahoe 556 car note 300 insurance and another 300 in ⛽️

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Yep I'm at Ford and drive an older charger. Because when I went to get a truck they said had to be brand new and even with 750credit score they want $800 a month🤯! I got co workers riding CLEAN AF but they only can go from the house to the factory LOL. IM COOL

[@paulkf5pv]

@@miyagifatghost2684 all I can do is watch these SUV's roll off the line and dream of buying one.

[@courtneydurham8429]

My high school kid makes $17 an hour at McDonald's. Those autoworkers deserve a hell of a lot more.

[@munkee221]

Starting pay at Stellantis for temps (which you have to be for 2 years before you might even go direct) is $15.78 I believe...and trust me the work is 5x harder than mcdonalds lol

[@durodbrown6804]

This the comment 💯

[@nickg.3741]

​@@munkee221Yeah, let's kick down at other workers! It's all about who has it the worst! Screw McDonald's workers! In case my sarcasm wasn't clearly apparent, this take isn't helpful for worker solidarity.

[@mocatree]

I hope the UAW wins!!!!!

[@tnsocialist1257]

I love seeing a strong union president actually fighting the lazy, wealthy capitalist pigs, to get the hard-working employees that actually create the wealth the pay and benefits they deserve!

[@lukasbrauer4887]

Why don´t you quit your job if the conditions are so bad? Why not try something/somewhere else? Maybe go to China or work at Tesla?

[@kylepeters243]

​@@lukasbrauer4887can you losers think of literally anything else to say, ive had to hear you people repeat that worthless drivel for 15 years, use your brain and think of a genuine criticism

[@Detroit100]

I've been working for 30 years for Chrysler we are at least $14.00 behind because we took concessions multiple times and we were hood winked by our previous union president working with the company it's time for us to get our fair share 💪💪💪💪💪👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@Michael-fl1tm]

Hoodwinked, that's about it. Don't forget all of those UAW baby-boomer dinosaurs wouldn't go on strike for the new guy. They got their pensions and didn't care about the people coming up behind them. Solidarity or not, in most cases the I got mine mentality prevails.

[@steve99912]

Lol what you want 40 bucks an hour to push buttons?

[@nickg.3741]

​@@steve99912Lol nice shilling for the corporations here, bud. I've heard similar sentiments from executives that didn't want to pay reliable IT support. They often learn their lesson the hard way on that.

[@nickg.3741]

@aljay2955 $14 per hour at 40 hours a week isn't an affordable living (i.e. does not allow you to afford all your bare essentials), particularly if you have to support a family. Nice job being an elitist jagoff!

[@ricardogonzales2804]

​@alternativeinvestments3505 Push buttons? Come in one day and work the frame line and tell me how many buttons you push!

[@josephnoll742]

Thank you Shawn and to all your helpers hold the TORCH HIGH. 869 GOD BLESS

[@allenlocke1935]

Well said, well put. It's time we got our due. Be strong in our resolve. UAW solidarity, now is the time!

[@alderoth01]

I just heard this guy this morning, and its amazing what they are doing. I hope this is the beginning of a change that has been needed for decades.

[@Sammy31Dee]

If a GD UPS worker can paid 44$ a hour a damn assembly worker is worth that...

[@неостанавливаемый]

$49 new top pay with yearly increase

[@larryedwards6670]

What makes you say that?

[@dub795]

@@larryedwards6670the assembly worker generates more revenue by a wide margin

[@Sammy31Dee]

​@larryedwards6670 have you done big 3 assembly? They have kaizaned the company on the union side and management side to literal skeleton crews...the job is all physical labor...all jobs that haven't been automated....yet

[@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNd]

Ups workers will be making 50 an hour at the end of there contract.

[@dvdv8197]

So well said by Shawn Fain: "While Workers have been breaking their back, the Big 3 has been breaking the bank." Give these Workers a FAIR SHARE OF THE PROFITS AND STOP THE CORPORATE GREED!!!! 😤😤😤😤 In solidarity with all Workers ❤️

[@kaseyc5078]

UAW workers are already paid the most…. How uncompetitive do you want the hand that feeds you to be?

[@danaguinaga183]

That's a bass ackwards way of looking at things. Strong unions have raised the standards for almost all working class citizens (agricultural sector not included). The "we need to keep wages low to stay competitive" is an old and tired argument that doesn't make much sense.

[@dvdv8197]

"Competitiveness", as Shawn pointed out, is also a thinly veiled euphemism for race to the bottom.

[@my4mms]

Paid the most did you not hear about UPS getting paid $49.00 an hour to deliver packages? The UAW workers literally break down their bodies to build these vehicles ...calm down. Do better.

[@thesimulations8900]

@@kaseyc5078paid the most out of who? Get lost shill. Corporate CEO's and top tier management are actually paid the most.

[@waywardsoul5305]

A leader with a moral compass and a no bullshit attitude. We all benefit from true leadership like this. Solidarity.

[@michaelrch]

Every union leader needs to echo what Shawn is saying.

[@jrawk4140]

Most definitely!

[@jaypitts3100]

💯💯💯

[@jesustreto1288]

This guy is awesome he is speaking facts and truth!!

[@RickGentle]

I am a 12-year worker for Daimler at 59 years young and health problems due to working in the plants like this all my life. I have been a Union member in our Local all 12 years of employment. I am glad we have a Good International President now Thanks, Mr. Fain!

[@Maximum1A]

Where you a smoker?

[@Michael-fl1tm]

He talks a hard game but his rhetoric is pretty dangerous in this day and age. What consumer wants to buy a car from a company that he says screws their employees? What person wants to work for a company that he calls the enemy? Even one UAW vice President says management needs a punch in the mouth! This is not the 1930s, if you wants to be mad at anyone let him be mad at all of those old-school UAW clowns that played all those games in the plants and would not go on strike for the new guy to stop this two-tier system. To add insult to injury, those baby boomer Jokers got their pensions. So much for brotherhood.

[@90matthews90]

@@Michael-fl1tm amen

[@Michael-fl1tm]

@@Mhinqa I work as an overhead crane inspector, 56 years Young. I've been in those Auto plans for years and I saw the games pulled by the union boys. I'm non-union, I make good money, with good benefits, yearly bonus and automatic 3% raises every year that I don't have to go on strike for. I know working for the Big 3 is not what it used to be but nobody is forcing anybody to work there and if people are not happy they are free to go work somewhere else. No one's doing anything to me but best of luck to you sir

[@BearDown2024]

Best president I’ve had right here! We’ve been needing this leadership for a long time now! The membership will most definitely follow your leadership to ensure we get what we all deserve

[@virgomoon6400]

Solidarity with the workers! Shawn is great! Every worker would be lucky to have him represent them!

[@cygnusx-3217]

Fain received only 3% of rank and file vote in the recent election which had the lowest 1st round turnout in history at 9%. Most rank and file were not alerted that an election was taking place.

[@vernH052]

​@@cygnusx-3217 🤷🏾

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@cygnusx-3217Lies. How could the lowest turnout in history have been 9% when this was the first time ever that the UAW has held direct elections? The membership was notified numerous times inside the plants, on social media, and through the mail. Considering direct elections are a brand new thing to the UAW I would say things went pretty good. It was more like 15% which is a lot more than the 1/10th of a percent that were choosing our leadership previously under the delegate system.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@vernH052Dude is lying through his teeth. My guess is that he’s one of those loons from wsws that has been making up conspiracy theories ever since the candidate they were backing got smashed in the election which is exactly what anyone with any common sense knew would happen since he had only been in the UAW five years and had zero experience.

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

The membership is upset rightfully so.can you imagine 5 bathroom stahls with only 3 working no paper towel no soap for or over 200 men and women?

[@garyzurasky7312]

I'm just adding perspective and passing along facts that can be found on line and in old contract books. My pay per hour as skilled trades in 2006 was at $34 per hour. Adjusted for inflation that would be $52 per hour today. At my current rate of $37 per hour I have taken a 30% pay cut. In 2006 GM CEO Rick Wagoner was paid $2.2M, adjusted for inflation that is $3.4M. Mary Barra makes $29M. 8.5 times more than the amount adjusted for inflation. My hourly pay would be $600 per hour if it was adjusted at the same rate as Barra's.

[@my4mms]

Nicely explained and exampled...hope the people in the back understood.

[@munkee221]

This is exactly how I always explain worker pay...once it's laid out like that people go..."ohhh"

[@Backdraft851]

its simple you put doors on cars he makes sure the business runs as a hole you have no voice.

[@ariss3304]

@@Backdraft851unionizing gives you a voice

[@ethanrupp4122]

Thank you thank you thank you! Money they don’t even need! That hits the nail on the head. Who NEEDS 25 million dollars!? Yes we all want millions, but it is not a necessity to live life

[@littlebigzelda]

They may not need it but they earned it. People are willing to pay for their knowledge and experience, yours not so much

[@jrawk4140]

​@@littlebigzeldaseems you have the same problem, huh?

[@dvdv8197]

Look at Shawn Fain man, so inspirational. ❤️🙌

[@MeachyMeach]

WHO WOULDN’T WANT THEIR EMPLOYEES SHOWING UP HAPPY AND PROUD? That makes for better products and a better name for your company. I remember everyone wanted to work for the BIG3, today no one promotes their place of work because now there is no difference between them and McDonalds that’s why people quit! sad sad sad.

[@WhipdDreams]

I believe Shawn is going to go get what we deserve even if it doesn’t meet all our demands…. I’m very confident this go round

[@bullittboost6046]

Great interview. I can relate completely. Definitely the working man or woman are racing to the bottom. I’m 50 an have less now than I did 10 years ago. People should not have to go backwards the harder they work. The way workers are treated these days is ridiculous. I average about a dollar raise every two years. Yet everything keeps going up 5 times as fast as my pay. Just cause you don’t have a college degree, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get fair compensation

[@BigJ76937]

Glad I gave him my vote 👍 #unionstrong #local685

[@JordanStudio1]

I quite my last job because of pay. And joined the UAW in 22. I Voted for Mr. Fain. Make America Great again!

[@jefferyparson9276]

So very proud to finally have a union president that not only gets it but puts his actions to work for the members. Hands down proud of our union . And we are ready to fight this as long as it takes

[@allankimbrough9755]

32 hr. work week .... would improve the morale in the plant

[@davepratt2342]

Love it.we finally found A diamond in a rough and get polished this guy is phenomenal

[@suppafox1]

I don’t call putting garbage in the trash theatrics 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dotlaroc82]

It’s time for a change brothers and sisters 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nicepokerface3465]

Time for working people across this country to stand together

[@michaelrch]

But trans people tho! /s You're 100% right. Working people need to stand together and not be divided by the "culture war" being cooked up by capitalist oligarchs.

[@MrMazzhitz02]

Bro speaks facts. He is representing the U.A.W properly 🙌🏽 👏🏼 Thanks Shawn.

[@jewlzbulls]

Bravo!! The autoworkers deserve more!!

[@219tochi3]

Every UAW building and company training center should have a bronze statue of Shawn Fain in front of their building. Lets get it done.

[@CampGorezplayhouse]

Solidarity brothers and sisters! 862 Proud!

[@Wolfy615]

LAP 862 proud here!! Let’s strike brother! See you on the picket line!

[@t.josephcravens4272]

Shawn was one of my closest friends growing up, in Kokomo. With that, I feel like I can speak for his character. He comes from a solid working-class family, was raised really well, and instilled with an exceptional work ethic. Beyond that, he is an honest, loyal person with a big heart and a great sense of humor. UAW members should feel fortunate to have someone like Shawn fighting for them because he actually believes in the cause. He isn't doing it for power, ego, or money.

[@tsunami770]

I was a Temp with GM and they charged me $125 union fees from my paycheck back in the 1990s but we had no UAW representation. A scam GM and UAW allowed for years! we were worked to death and if we were late ONCE we would be fired and the Temps would be let go before we could qualify for unemployment benefits. That is how they rolled then, I hope this guy fixes it now because it was abusive and both sides took advantage of people like me that just needed a job. Being hired as a Temp meant we had no benefits either but we paid the same fees as FT employees.

[@rangerguy25]

If you were paying union dues, you had representation. You must not have know what was going on.

[@tsunami770]

@@rangerguy25 I guess I must be dumb and did not argue with the assembly line foreman and union reps at the now defunct North Tarrytown, NY GM plant 1989-1991 I built the Pontiac Transport and Chevy Lumina. No, YOU don't know what went on, I was there, it happened to me and they did not like me because I raised hell about that. It happened EXACTLY as I told you, and this man is also stating there were abuses against Temp workers so that MIGHT just be a clue for you too. I would not argue with someone there and say they didn't know, had you been there YOU would have known it too. It was either take it or lose decent pay, so most of us took it. Where else would a 20-year-old back then net over $700 a week in 1989? So it was not a battle I won and as they did with all Temps, they just let me go after 6 months, wait another 6 and they would call you back to circumvent the labor laws at the time. I was there for 2 years on and off. In fact, I just remembered, the reason why the UAW did not object to Temps being paid less and doing the same job as FT workers was that they got their fees to shut up and it kind of makes sense when you think about it. Just try and remember I was there. This is not an anecdotal 3rd party tale. Remember the UAW strike in 2019? What was the main reason? The UAW did not want any more Temps, to protect "skilled labor". Though it happened later... How can you even argue the fact the UAW did not even want us there and they loved to charge their UAW fee for nothing for us. I sympathize with the UAW but back then they did not like us. I worked the Toe-in pit, struts, trim, and seat lines.

[@rconley40]

1990??!!! Damn you talking about over 30 years ago! Trust me, things have changed a lot for temps (for the good)! Don't get me wrong temps are abused, but they get insurance, get paid time & half any thing after 8 hours, they can miss a few days ..etc

[@tsunami770]

@@rconley40 First, the actual strike on that was in 2019 (look up UAW 2019 strike) and the point is that it was happening then and all the way to 2019, so I don't know what else to tell you, Shawn brought "abuses to Temp workers". I made you aware of the ones I witnessed and that it was happening from 1990 to 2019. So the fact that I was talking about 30 years ago to just 4 years ago should instead impress upon you how long these abuses were going on. Not to dismiss my story simply because it happened to me 30 years ago.

[@andrearepasky1148]

That’s weird. We never had “temps” at GM that early on. We were D2’s. Summer help. Usually May-September

[@errwb404]

Local 862 member here. His address to absenteeism is SPOT ON. This conversation is had daily in the plants. You get what you pay for. *chef's kiss

[@Wolfy615]

862 LAP brother here.. I’m only worried because we don’t have a new product yet.. Escape and Lincoln SUVs are not selling well.. I feel like im working backwards here

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

Auto contract proposal in the trash Theateractivitie? It WAS garbage Mr. Interviewer! We stand with you Fain 💪🤝

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Shout out to the interviewer he asked great questions. Sometimes factories can be a head down plow thru type of lifestyle. He gave me a great overview of wtf is going on.

[@jasonsebrasky9756]

I am a Trump supporter and I support Shawn Fain. I am an Electrician/ Maintenance technician by trade and non union. I will be supporting Ft. Wayne and Kokomo Indiana plants for fairness. Don't be judging me and spouting off opinions you know nothing about in reply. You don't know my life story. #FightModernSlavery

[@222aint]

if you vote for Trump, you support the Republican party and their goal of crushing unions and rolling back wages and benefits. Stop voting against yourself

[@TheNaturalebeauty]

I am not a Trump supporter. I do not support biden either. But, what unites us is workers' rights.

[@djgreeneyes36]

30 year UAW member at MOPAR Los Angeles and I agree this Union President is getting it done. BTW TRUMP 2024 LESGO!!!

[@LindsayStemle]

We back you Shawn Fain!!! We don't want to strike, but WE WILL!!! #Solidarity

[@christopherg.1367]

It's about time the UAW had a real leader like Mr. Fain.

[@brianwoods7720]

You are doing a great job as President!

[@robertbutler3053]

The union is doing what they need to do. These corporations close plants and move the work to Mexaco or to where the labor is lowest.I retired in 95 and I haven't got a increase in retirement pay to date. I have lost 1/2 of my buying power.Workers in this country have taken a beating the last 20yrs. FAIN is right it's a race to the bottom. I'm proud of the U.A.W.

[@NorthstarFBA]

Stand tall and we will stand with you brother , local 551 Chicago ready to fight corruption greed we will fight like hell for cars we built but can not afford

[@allankimbrough9755]

Big Fain........100% Facts

[@doloresabrams2603]

The Only Effective Answer To Organized Greed Is Organized Labor 💪

[@NoLoVeLoStNoLoVfOuNd]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the members so ready to get back what’s there’s for a long time. Like I’ve seen contracts before and this right here just feels different and that’s bc we have a new president. He’s NOT GOING TO BRING US BACK A BAD CONTRACT.

[@Games.Gadgets.Sports]

Great interview and agree with Mr.Fain 100%

[@tiairaaishanti8517]

I believe we are one ! We as union #UAW around the world all need to stand together in this we will get through this 🙏🏾#Solidarity ‼️

[@paulkf5pv]

Record Profits means Record Contracts.

[@ryangoodenow2518]

Amen!

[@kaseyc5078]

Not when it will make the automakers uncompetitive and end up in job losses

[@ryangoodenow2518]

@@kaseyc5078 Wrong. None of us are buying that narrative. We want them to pay *themselves* less and *us* more, if you believe that fiction, you're a fool!!

[@danaguinaga183]

​@@kaseyc5078 how would they be uncompetitive when they've seen record profits for the past 4 years?

[@Bonesnoff04]

Labor costs account for 5-6 % of the cost of a new car. Your logic is flawed.

[@tressatroutman5347]

❤ We love you president Shawn Fain you have the members best interest in mind and with fairness and pride and dignity united at the bargaining tables

[@nuterra9143]

Hell yea, worker solidarity! Stand up to the corporations!

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Respect ,facts, and solidarity Shawn Fain.

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Don't forget how stellantis called uaw essential workers during covid pandemic only to incriminate us w attendance

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

We have the "good job" while our tax dollars take half our wages making our Actual compensation Uncomparable to the profit.

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Top pay has been the same over a decade, inflation is blatant Gas,Truck payments, milk bread even

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Who walks of the Lot paying only 70k a truck????

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Trucks cost off the lot are. ... ..

[@rycoy8208]

Did you buy your microphone at 5 below

[@cnnlive10]

Shawn Fain needs to run for President on a Worker's Party platform. This country and it's corporate owned government needs to be FIXED!

[@RachelHarper-ik3og]

Yes wer on the assembly line making the rich richer while struggling and fighting for our famlies

[@cnnlive10]

@@RachelHarper-ik3og Agree 100%! It doesn't make any sense for 1000's of workers to struggle so 15 people can live like Kings. It's the same problem with every company in America as they keep pushing workers into a position of a race to the bottom. I also LOVE the idea of 32 hour work weeks!

[@ritabutler1951]

Businesses would not have to worry about post-retirement healthcare if we had Medicare for All.

[@norwoodsstokes3883]

It's amazing how it's no coverage of this guy nationally... working class ppl take note of that.....manufactured consent is real...🌝😏

[@littlebigzelda]

Because people understand he is full of shit.

[@redstingraycorvette]

This is probably the best president of the Uaw has had for years. It’s about time somebody stood up to the auto companies instead of laying in bed with them.

[@CHill-ew3nk]

Thank you for mentioning our mental health as well as physical. These hours don’t allow you to have a healthy relationship with your family. He is standing up for the tired worker.

[@hildablanco1591]

I love my 1971 gran Torino and my 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and my kids love their 1966 Chrysler imperial

[@bmwalek]

Teamsters and UPS really helped the cause for raises!

[@ryanwilliams9751]

My president is preaching on absenteeism!!

[@penabler]

Solidarity forever!

[@craiglamkin7328]

Finally a president that gets it. KUDOS SHAWN FAIN

[@pj3_pastorj3]

This is our time to strike. If not now then never, an economist said the employees of the big 3 likely won’t find a better time then this and that this is the contract to get what we deserve

[@dvdv8197]

Y'all are acting like UAW WANTS a strike no matter what. WRONG. If the Big 3 make concessions and simply offer them a FAIR contract, there's no reason to strike. But no, instead of that, Stellantis has proposed an unbelievable unfair contract, with even more concessions, even less assurances,... Strange how you don't point that out. Talking about throwing it in the bin and be outraged about that, but not be outraged about the CONTENT of that proposed contract. You're enraged about the WRONG thing, Sir! 😤😤

[@jaypitts3100]

Wtf!!!!!! Smh

[@djgreeneyes36]

We are all with you at Mopar Los Angeles!!! LOCAL 230 Ready for Whatever!!!!

[@drxmario2]

Rooting for you guys!!!!!!

[@dvdv8197]

17:30 Great comparison and PROOF! 👍👏 If Unions had the power they had from way back when, Workers would get a FAIR wage and would be able to ENJOY life. They're all acting like these Workers should live to work. NO. They should be working to be able to live! Competitiveness, as Shawn pointed out, is also a thinly veiled euphemism for race to the bottom.

[@stos5363]

President fain came to us months ago and he had the same energy back then. LFg

[@XeroBritt]

Will he PLEASE. Run for POTUS!!! ❤

[@tsunami770]

Why? I am not even going to ask you what makes you think knowing about the car industry prepares anyone to world leadership and I was a UAW member in Tarrytown NY (GM). I am in complete agreement with their struggle but instead of that you can support someone like Dr. West or Marianne Williamson, those are leaders currently running for President that agree with him. Keep in mind that the DNC will cheat and they will be painted as evil socialists but hopefully you can see past that scam.

[@Freedom_Fighter72]

Its sad the union voted that the membership can't make over $500 a week if they get a job while on strike

[@beautifulone6766]

I don’t believe that’s right it’s been made clear we can work and collect the $500 a week for strike pay #Local1649

[@ryangoodenow2518]

Most of the membership will likely be getting jobs to supplement the strike pay. We are gonna do what it takes to secure a better future for the sake of the working class!!

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

They’re not gonna check so do what you gotta do. If you keep your mouth shut about it no one will ever know.

[@jaypitts3100]

​@@ryangoodenow2518bravo

[@JoeBlow-yr3ts]

Lol let Ford have those white collar worker go operate the fork lifts and make a call to OSHA. Love to see the fines for all the unlicensed operators.

[@familydad3241]

I with you but in reality the company supplies the license's. Can easily certify them. But fork trucks operators is the last thing there worried about. Try replacing the 150k uaw members.

[@focused313]

My neighbor works for Ford and said he could care less if they strike. All of his cars and homes are paid for.

[@DR.Detroit11]

Solidarity Forever!!!!!!!

[@greenranger9428]

Solidarity. is a lie. The worst suspects are the assembly team leaders, they are worse than management. Backstabbing their brothers and sisters. When get confronted, they’ll sing and wear “SOLIDARITY”

[@colinm127]

Solidarity with the UAW

[@heatherskodney9562]

Your doing a great job 👏🏼

[@MittiesD]

Don't forget the companies give little to no vacation time at all.

[@bobmaskell5817]

No increase in legacy pension in over 20 years. Absolutely ridiculous !!

[@nitajean9885]

Governments providing school children with food is governments admitting they know people aren't making a living wage. Corporations save money and the cost of school food is still on the taxpayers. To them it's a win / win + a positive marketing campaign for them.

[@txbulldogboxing1462]

Capitalism is out of control in America. This man must be protected at all cost.

[@UBJibbs]

retired local 699 ✊

[@michaelrch]

When no politicians will back workers in the class war, then the unions must.

[@hatboxghost607]

The Big Three better realize they are not dealing with the old UAW Management style, now they have a President that states what the facts are and will represent his own UAW workers in a manner that is fair & equitable, he's the first President in a while that fights for his fellow workers.

[@WandaDowns]

I don't work for Gm, Ford, or Chrysler, but we make the frames for the Gm Canyon. We have a president that is golf buddies with one of the management. We (local 3063) are watching this. We are expecting you guys get what you want.

[@ttyler333]

Left ear audio on the reporter and right ear audio for Shawn fain. What did y’all record on?

[@pinkisforpimps]

A potato

[@sarahwickturtle5506]

Until I read this comment, I thought the just bleeped out half the audio of the other person speaking. Lmao cause I only had one way bud in

[@davedavenport8176]

We appreciate you support and hopefully this does not get to the position of “STRIKING” but if that is what the corporations want well we have to do what we have to do

[@laurasteely9827]

I my self work for a supplier of the big three. We are currently working 12 hour days 7days a week,people are exhausted,and all the higher management get to go home to their families,enjoy their weekends off… I have no choice but to work those hours,it is all based on seniority,so a lot of the newer people get no choice.. I myself can’t work 12 hrs 7 days a week… I ended up in the hospital for two days so to working those kind of hours…

[@Gypsythatiwas]

Fain is the best UAW President. Thank you.