(CBS, KYMA/KECY) – United Auto Workers (UAW) President Sean Fine spoke with Facing the Nation Director Margaret Brennan about the UAW's support for President Joe Biden.
“When we said, 'The endorsement will be taken,' we meant it, and we will deal with the facts and the truth. I believe that the vast majority of UAW members and working-class people when the facts and the truth are put before us will support Joe Biden for president. That's why we made this decision. As You know, look, when you look at these two candidates… Joe Biden has a history of serving others and serving the working class and fighting for the working class, standing with the working class. Donald Trump has a history of serving himself and standing with the billionaire class. And that goes against everything What working class people stand for. When you look at the issues during our contracts campaign, retirement security, better wages, health care, we want our time back, [and] We want our lives back, that's what's important.”
Sean Fine, President of the UAW
When asked if the Truckers Union would endorse former President Donald Trump, Fine said, “I can't fathom any union would support Donald Trump for president.”
During the interview, Brennan and Fine talked about the future of the auto industry transitioning to electric vehicles. When asked if this would put auto workers out of their jobs, Fine said:
“The UAW has always been at the forefront of environmental issues and working-class issues. The biggest thing for us is no matter which way we go about this, we will have security for our members and for working-class people.. “It has to be a just transition. “That's what we stood for…so we're not afraid of the direction we're headed no matter what direction the industry is headed.”
Brennan also asked Fein about the UAW's calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, and Fein said: “The UAW has a history of standing up for peace. We have called for a ceasefire, and we will continue to press and talk with the Biden administration.” On this issue… We will continue to push the Biden administration to do the right thing.
