And the strikers are now supported by President Joe Biden.
— Nobody wants strikes. But I respect the right of workers to use the options they have as a collective bargaining tactic, and I understand their frustration, Biden said at the White House.
The UAW union claims that the companies are making such large profits that they can agree to demands such as 32-hour work weeks and more generous pension plans.
— The record profits have not been distributed fairly. The companies have made decent offers, but I think they can go even further to ensure that their record results also mean record deals for UAW members, Biden said.
The president also states that he has sent government representatives to Detroit to assist in the negotiations.