UAW President Shawn Fain's Bold Stand for the Working Class

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UAW President Shawn Fain addresses the ongoing strikes and negotiations with the Big Three automakers, highlighting the support for the working class. He emphasizes the need to end the tier system, increase wages to match CEO pay and inflation, restore cost-of-living adjustments, protect profit sharing, convert temporary workers to full-time positions, and ensure job security. Fain criticizes the companies for their unrealistic proposals and highlights the significant profits they have made while neglecting workers' demands. He asserts that the UAW is prepared to take action if necessary.
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