Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), strongly criticized former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk for their comments regarding workers' rights and unions during a conversation on a social media platform on Monday night.
Fain expressed his concerns about the behavior of Trump and Musk, accusing them of disregarding labor laws and threatening workers who go on strike. He emphasized the importance of holding billionaires, corporate entities, and employers accountable for any violations of the law.
The UAW, which recently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, took action by filing separate charges against Trump and Musk with the National Labor Relations Board following their discussion. The conversation between Trump and Musk included talks about a potential role for Musk in Trump's administration if he were to be reelected.
During the conversation, Trump referred to Musk as 'the cutter' and commended him for his anti-union stance. Trump made remarks suggesting that he would dismiss workers who go on strike, despite federal laws protecting workers' right to strike without facing termination.
Fain highlighted the significance of the legal right to strike for workers and condemned Trump's attitude towards firing employees. He described Trump's campaign as 'completely weird' and criticized his approach to labor issues, stating that Trump was detrimental to the working class during his presidency.
Fain expressed confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, stating that they would advocate for the interests of working-class individuals and uphold labor rights.
