President Biden received the endorsement of the United Steelworkers as he continues to vie for the blue-collar vote against former President Trump. The union, representing 850,000 workers, cited Biden's support for working families, collective bargaining, and middle-class growth as reasons for their endorsement. This comes after the United Auto Workers also endorsed Biden, while the International Brotherhood of Teamsters made a significant donation to the Republican National Committee, signaling a shift in union support. The endorsement highlights Biden's focus on infrastructure investment, worker-centered trade policy, and protection of retirement security, as he seeks to secure the support of key labor groups ahead of a likely rematch with Trump in November.
President Biden was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters for the second time in two days during his speech at a United Auto Workers union conference, where he received an endorsement from UAW President Shawn Fain. The protesters chanted "Free Gaza" and criticized Biden's handling of Israel's offensive in Gaza, calling for a halt to military assistance to Israel. The UAW endorsed Biden as he vies for support from key labor groups in his battle against former President Donald Trump.
The United Automobile Workers union is set to endorse President Biden at a conference in Washington, providing a significant boost to the president as he vies for support from labor groups. The endorsement comes after Biden joined picketing workers in support of a new contract. The union's formal backing and investments in turnout could help motivate members to vote, particularly in critical swing states like Michigan.
Microsoft has partnered with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, a major labor group representing 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, to address concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing jobs. The partnership aims to foster an open discussion on the future of AI, provide AI learning sessions and workshops for workers, and incorporate worker perspectives in the development of AI technology. This move comes as AI providers face increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure regarding the impact of AI on the workforce. Other tech giants, such as Amazon and IBM, have also taken steps to address worker concerns and upskill employees in AI.
Labor groups and fast-food companies in California have reached an agreement that will raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour. The deal, which includes changes to Assembly Bill 1228, removes a provision that could have held restaurant companies liable for workplace violations committed by their franchisees. The agreement is contingent on the withdrawal of a referendum proposal by restaurant companies that aimed to challenge the legislation in the 2024 ballot. The proposed legislation also establishes a council for overseeing future minimum wage increases and workplace regulations.
Labor groups and fast-food companies in California have reached an agreement to increase the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour. The deal, which includes changes to Assembly Bill 1228, removes a provision that could have held restaurant companies liable for workplace violations committed by their franchisees. The agreement is contingent on the withdrawal of a referendum proposal by restaurant companies that aimed to challenge the legislation in the 2024 ballot. The proposed legislation also establishes a council for overseeing future minimum wage increases and workplace regulations.
President Joe Biden will kick off his re-election campaign with a union rally in Pennsylvania, where he hopes to underscore recent economic wins and criticize former President Donald Trump's policies and character. Biden's campaign has leaned into his economic record, including releasing a 60-second ad titled "Backbone" last month. The centerpiece of Biden's opening campaign salvo will be economic, anchored by recent endorsements from top labor groups.
