Biden Urges Detroit Automakers, UAW to Reach ‘Fair’ Labor Deal
- Work stoppage could halt positive momentum for the economy
- Biden speaking publicly underscores administration concerns
President Joe Biden
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President Joe Biden urged the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s Big Three automakers to come to a “fair agreement,” weighing in on tense contract talks with major implications for the US economy.
Significant differences between the union and car companies on pay, benefits and transitioning to electric vehicles have raised concerns about a work stoppage when the current contract expires on Sept. 14.