Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s economic policies and emphasis on green electric vehicles may lead to a strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, according to Breitbart Economics Editor John Carney. Carney argues that the deteriorating wages of autoworkers, caused by inflation and increased cost of living, have put pressure on the union to demand higher pay. Additionally, the transition to electric vehicles has raised concerns among the UAW, as it may lead to job losses in the industry. Carney points out that the shift to electric vehicles reduces the number of components needed to manufacture a vehicle, resulting in fewer blue-collar workers being employed in the auto industry.
Breitbart News has previously warned about the negative impact of Biden’s push for electric vehicles, predicting a significant reduction in blue-collar jobs while the cost of electric vehicles remains high for consumers. The UAW’s lack of support for Biden’s reelection and feeling of being “abandoned” by the Democratic Party and the administration reflects the union workers’ frustrations with the current economic situation.
Carney also highlights the disparity between executive pay and worker wages within the auto industry. While executives have seen substantial pay increases, autoworkers’ wages have only slightly increased. The UAW is seeking higher pay increases to match those of the executives. Carney argues that Biden’s electric vehicle subsidies, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, have contributed to this pay disparity, benefiting executives while negatively impacting autoworkers.
The potential strike by the UAW may be influenced by the economic hardships faced by autoworkers, exacerbated by inflation and income declines. Census data shows that household income, especially in the Midwest, has dropped significantly under Biden’s economic policies. This decline may further fuel the dissatisfaction among autoworkers and their decision to go on strike.
Overall, Carney’s analysis blames Biden’s policies for the potential UAW strike, emphasizing the negative impact of electric vehicle transitions and income disparities on autoworkers.
