UAW Region 6 Director Mike Miller Statement on Attacks on Students and Workers at UCLA

uaw.org/uaw-region-6-d… "Over the last 2 days, the UCLA Administration has condoned the brutal attack of students and workers as they peacefully protested for justice for Palestine.

Rather than negotiating with protestors and de-escalating, UCLA Administration’s actions have caused dozens to seek medical attention and hospitalizations, a militarized police presence on campus and the arrest of more than 130 students & workers, including UAW 4811 members.

UAW President @ShawnFainUAW on the explosion of organizing happening across the union:

"What started as a tremor has now become an earthquake. Workers everywhere are standing up to demand their fair share in our economy – and they're willing to strike when necessary to get it.” “Since 2018, Daimler Truck’s profits have shot up 90 percent. In fact, in 2023 alone, Daimler amassed nearly $6 billion in profits. Business is absolutely booming.”

— @ShawnFainUAW on Daimler's record profits

"By taking seriously the concerns of workers and communities, the EPA has created a more feasible emissions rule that protects workers building ICE vehicles, while providing a path forward for automakers to implement the full range of automotive technologies to reduce emissions."

uaw.org/uaw-statement-… "We reject the fearmongering that says tackling the climate crisis must come at the cost of union jobs. Ambitious and achievable regulations can support both. We call on the Biden Administration to hold automakers accountable so that this rule is not used as an excuse to cut or offshore jobs."

🧵Volkswagen workers speak out on why they’re voting yes to join the UAW.

“We are voting yes for our union because we want Volkswagen to be successful.” “Volkswagen has spent billions of dollars expanding in Chattanooga, but right now safety is a major issue in our plant. Just the other day, I was almost hit by four 500-plus pound crates while I was driving to deliver parts. That incident should’ve been followed up within the hour, but even after I clocked out no one asked me about it. VW has partnered with unionized workforces around the world to make their plants safe and successful. That’s why we’re voting for a voice at Volkswagen here in Chattanooga.”

We spent hours tonight in talks with the leadership of the Big 3, demanding that they do the right thing for our members. The companies have agreed to new measures that will increase adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. bit.ly/2WqyTTB Most importantly, all three companies have agreed to review and implement the rotating partial shutdown of facilities, extensive deep cleaning of facility and equipment between shifts, extended periods between shifts, and extensive plans to avoid member contact.