Detroit, Michigan: UAW members marched and rallied today on the first full day of their strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis
The strike comes after the expiration of contracts last night with the ‘Big Three’ major automakers without a new agreement being reached
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was among the speakers at today’s rally, stating “I am here with you, my brothers and sisters from the UAW. I love you, I respect you, and I stand with you”
“We’re gonna win. No matter how long it takes, no matter how long we need to stand together, we will lock arms and say ‘Solidarity wins’” Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaking at today’s union rally in Detroit
“This moment right here is about solidarity and standing tall together, because our futures are connected. We know that what is great for the middle class is great for Michigan” Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II speaking at the UAW rally today
“We are the best workers in the world, and as we transition to whatever the next vehicle of future is, from the internal combustion engine to the electric vehicle, the workers must be part of that transition” House Rep. Debbie Dingell speaking at the UAW union rally in Detroit
“If we don’t get it, shut it down” House Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks to UAW union members at the rally in Downtown Detroit
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