My dad spent 30 years at Ford. 11 hour days, and developed lot of leg pain. He passed away recently months before retirement. He would have loved to see this. Godspeed.
Totally know where you're coming from.. Father put in 36 years in skilled trades with GM... So many people don't understand what these jobs mean to the cities, communities, and family's.
We need more entrepreneurs in America. I walked away from my job at 34. As a man, I just couldn't have a job dictate my life. A wife and 4 kids, even at UAW max, 34 per hr ain't enough. I need it ALL. No slices outta my pie
To know that the cost of cars are so high but the workers have felt no benefit of that... this is disgusting. I can't afford to get a newer car right now and I have a good job. Same for a lot of people around me. thank you to these workers for standing up against corporate greed!
Finally for someone who sees it. All of comments are calling the workers greedy and blaming them for the cost of vehicles. People must have forgot these unions striking is how we got to a 40 hour work week, vacation etc.
@@lung21 So... We blame their competitors for making a better product? That sounds like bad company management to me, plain and simple. It was no secret electric was coming, the big 3 just thought they could ignore it for another decade.
@@patton3338 I just tell u what will happen. This is also what is happening on other car maker. They are all catching up with Tesla. So all car maker has management issue ? The problem for uaw will big it worse. You guys will speed up big 3 to automatic the production process. serious, the ev is not simple. The battery management , The new transmission even the tire is not the same. Everything need to redesign. Do you think u can buy a Tesla to copy it? This is the reason only Tesla has the ev car with less issue. And you really want the modern management? Do you know what is pip? Personal improve plan. They keep firing the employees with lower performance. And Tesla has fully automatic plant which only need 20-30% of ppl compared to big 3. Gl
@@lung21 Well yes, manufacturing will continue to get more automated over time, that is inevitable. Whether or not it replaces people entirely? Thats for us to decide actually, and who we vote for. Its just another worker protection at the end of the day. It wont be an easy road, but this dystopian vision of a world where everything is made by robots, and noone has a job, will not be reality. Who would buy their crap if noone has a job?
Retired IBEW Inside Wireman here and I'm behind the UAW all the way! It's the American workers that built this country not the greedy CEO's and corporations. It's past time to get this country on a course that benefits all Americans and not just the elite few!
As a manager at my current job, I can't join a union, but I support unions and come from a family and area that was built by unions. I've seen what happens when large industrial firms pull out of areas. It devastates the community. I also know that my salary goes up when my employees' salary goes up. I support unions and respect strikes. I canceled my chevy colorado order the day the strike took effect. I know the union hasn't called for a boycott yet but I felt it was the right thing to do! SOLIDARITY FOREVER!
Good to know others realize the value of organized labor. You're the type of manager that we wish these companies were made of. Thank you for your support and good luck to you and the union labor strikers.
@youtubesucks1499 Yes, as soon as the strike ends, I'll reorder the truck I wanted to buy. I could have already gotten a Tacoma cheaper. I went with the Colorado for reasons other than just total cost. You know, like an actual consumer. Not a pretend consumer that internet economists hide behind, so they don't have to admit they are anti organized labor. I have no problem supporting union products even if they are more expensive. I buy union whenever possible. I have a brother in the IAFF local 858 and another in IAFF local 1309. My family has several USWA union members. I know what I'm supporting, and I know what unions do for their communities.
Having a trade which doesn't confine ones expertise to an assembly line might also be of extreme benefit. Strike long, strike hard, but like it or not, buggy whips and horseless carriags aren't in demand anymore.
@@Cajaquarius Yeah, but what's being build and how it's being built is changing dramatically, If one company can build a product say in 1 hr ( arbitrary time) using 10 people, and company y requres 20 peeple and 2 hrs to generate their product, company y is probalby going have problem competing, that is of couse, if it isn't subsidised by government bailouts.
@@craighermle7727and don't forget the $3 billion Telsa gets in government subsidies (ie Taxpayers money). We're you just focusing on the big 3 or were you going to mention Telsa? You see, billions in free money and paying your workers a fast food wage allows you to be extremely profitable. I'm not even a genius and know that. I don't even want a Tesla but my tax dollars still go to his (bailout), I'm sorry subsidies.🙄
I stand with you! All of you! My pops 40 years , started at Clark Street plant, then went to poletown ! May He rest in peace! He was a proud UAW member! Us kids , learned quickly, never stand against a union!!! Thank you , our mom is still alive and his retirement is her future!!! Thank you all ! And Godspeed!
It's not just the auto workers, he's doing it for all workers. A rising tide raises all boats. However, be careful because the 1% will be coming for you as they understand that if this works others will follow.
A sinking Titanic drowns all boats. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Couldn't care less if the big three go under after this. What a crappy garbage product.
It's great to see a strong labor movement led by union members. Your fight will help address inequality not just for UAW members, but for Americans in other industries. We need a strong labor movement in this country. Keep up the fight!
@@craighermle7727 Union members build vehicles they know their mom, dad, brother, uncle, neighbor, and grandkids are going to be driving. They want those cars to be safe and high quality. C-level executives aren't worried about driving the vehicles us ordinary people drive. They don't even need to drive, because they can afford to be chauffeured around. So, who has an incentive to build high quality products? Obviously, the union members. And, who has an incentive to build products that break down and drive people back to OEM parts? Obviously management.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39 "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
@@followerofjesuschrist. I am a believer in Jesus. It's not a good testimony to try to hijack a discussion about union activity to force some Scriptures down people's throats. What would be a good testimony would be to go and give some food and water to the men and women on the picket line.
Respect ✊ ❤and love from a nurse in Fort Worth Texas my dad retired from Fords and was an active UAW member! I miss those days and there’s no way in hell these auto workers should not be able to afford 2 or 3 cars for the company they work for, spend summer with family, opt in for over time all while making a livable wage like my parents did to only now have it ripped away, (when me and my brother were kids (80s and 90s) keep it going ❤
So you think the average factory worker should make 320k annually? That's what they are asking for. Will you buy a Big3 vehicle if the cost is passed on to the consumer? Will you buy a brand new American made car? I own 2 Toyotas. I will never buy a shitty overpriced American car. Why? The value isn't there. Do you think the average factory worker should be paid as much as a doctor?
@@youtubesucks1499Have you even took a glance at our contract? No. Where did you get your numbers? I've worked for one of the big 3 for 2 years now. I make $17 an hour. Get your facts right.
@@youtubesucks1499You are just believing the headlines. I work 40 hours per week because my plant offers no OT. I don't even gross 70k per year for backbreaking work for 10 hour shifts. Don't believe the media lies and quit spreading fake news.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39 "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
The UAW are leading a movement that is destined to inspire millions of Americans nationwide! Thanks to all at UAW, making the substantial change in a America possible by your brave unity and courage! Union!
The world is on your side. Workers should stand together and find new ways to guarantee their rights. The rich does this for their class 24/7. Cheers from Brazil!!
I'm with you Im a life long union member and union committee member Ive been on the picket line and Ive bern locked out by Corporate America.Stand strong UAW God bless you.
Hope this sets a tone for the rest of the world, not just for us (UAW members) but for everyone.. The economy right now is felt deeper than our pockets.. "SOLIDARITY IS POWER"..Definitely glad to be apart of the movement.. "Local 276 member"...Arlington assembly and the rest of the BIG 3 STAND UP!!!💪🏾💯🙏🏾🤟🏾
The courage and determination of the UAW is an inspiration to us all and I wouldn't doubt your actions will open the floodgates for many other workers to rise up and take a stand for justice in the work place.
Recently the boss was asked about 4 day work week with 5 days pay... he basically scoffed, but that's what the UAW is fighting for right now. I hope they succeed.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39 "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
I got goosebumps from this. Shawn Fain should be the president of the US in 2025. UAW is taking the fight to the greedy bastards making life miserable for hard working people everywhere. We should all stand strong with the unions and workers everywhere!
if you don't like the job, do something else that will make you more money that is less labor intensive. Sorry, just because a certain type of job used to be in demand, doesn't mean it always will be.
Hello Shawn and the UAW family, I've been following this journey from the very beginning, and I must say, it's truly impressive to witness your dedication and determination. Even though I'm from India, I want you to know that I wholeheartedly support your cause, standing with you at 101%. Please, do not waver, and hold firm to your terms. Your efforts are making a difference, not only for your community but also resonating across the globe. Keep up the great work!
This guy is on fire! My union was ramping up to a strike earlier in the year but thankfully our employer caved and gave us what we wanted before then. Keep fighting! Squeeze those pricks.
Well, what the plan when the cost is passed on to the consumer? What's the plan when the Big3 realizes its cheaper to manufacture in Mexico? What's the plan when investors decide to sell their stocks and look for a better investment?
Fain, I have not felt good about my union since I started at a plant in the late 70’s. The 80’s began the sell-outs. Thank you for your sacrifice. You give me hope. I wish Victor, Jerry Tucker, and Dave Yettaw were around to see this.
Let's go union!! United we stand! Living wages now!! Stop corporate greed! Built back the middle class! You got this guys!! We the people! All together now!! ♥️🇺🇲
@@JohnSmith-xu7ev How about that 90% form something like, oh I don't know, a union? Why is it always "there is some one worse off be happy that you're slightly less worse off". Everyone needs to fight for their share. People need to be done with being handed scraps.
This channel is great! Just subbed. I am not an auto worker, but I stand with all of you as you fight for your rights and your dignity as workers who MAKE those greedy bosses' money for them. 100% support to you all! 💛✊
Greedy bosses? The average American can work in a factory. The average American can't become an engineer and design cars. The average American can't be a CEO because they don't have the talent. Why is it greed? Would you pay me 22 million to successfully manage a 2 billion dollar corporation?
@@49ersfan834 Why? You sound like a basic troll who just hates and hates on the entire comment section. You say fire them all and move to Mexico. Why not fire you and everybody in your company and have it move to Mexico? I mean that's what you want right? All you trolls just say the same thing over and over again but don't explain why.
This guy is a badass. 2209 for 12 years and never could really be bothered to follow the goings on of the union because I was never given the impression that it mattered. I'm paying attention now.
Hail to Shawn Fain! He's the next Walter Reuther. The workers in the non union plants down south will want to be paid more after the new contracts are ratified. If those automakers dont give a raise then the UAW will be representing those workers too.
God bless all my UAW brothers and sisters holding the line. All of brothers and sisters in the IBEW support you and we will be walking out of the plants you go on strike in. We will walk the picket lines and never cross them!!😊
Mr. Fein, you are a breat of fresh air into the labor movement! The new strike strategy is such a great idea. Im here in Warren Michigan ready to help striking workers! Thank you and solidarity.
Workers ( blue collar, white collar and every other collar) in America and across the world owe their rights to the sweat and BLOOD of union workers. We will never forget.
Unions don’t care about the people they say they represent. The high demands usually end of catastrophic for everyone. What stands in the way of the US being the best educated country - the teachers union.
Completely flawed and no evidence provided but let's project that logic; the reason we have a poor policing outcomes is because of the police unions? It is interesting that all these people who hate unions otherwise, somehow accep the police unions. Cons love to bust up unions except the police and firefighters unions.
It’s about time we have a UAW President with huge balls!!!! This is why the cheap bought n paid for previous leadership ( I use that loosely) didn’t want us voting as they knew we’d vote them out and we did!!!! That last 24 years we spun off, took cuts, closed plants, concessions, all to “ Supposedly” lower the cost of cars!!! Ya, how did that work out??? We are not as dumb as they want us to believe!!!! Stay strong UAW!!!!
@@CornPopodopolismoney in the public’s pocket is money in the community’s pocket. It starts somewhere. It starts with unions. Without them, these mega corporations would soak up all the wealth and never redistribute it. The rich would continue to get richer. And the middle falls closer and closer to the bottom.
@@CornPopodopolis It sets a bar for everyone. Striking at jobs is making a comeback as several companies are also doing it to fight for better wages. The more that people strike, the more that actually win and get better wages, will in turn help out everyone. Don't just look at what we want at the Big 3 and think "wow they're asking for too much" because that's the problem in the world. Inflation not to mention everything else just raises higher and higher while our wages are the same. If you don't see a problem with that then I don't know what to tell you.
@@dedocked8783 maybe stop supporting the people and policies causing inflation. It isn't helping me at all but raising prices on vehicles the company isn't going to eat that extra labor cost the consumer will
@@CornPopodopolis The prices on the vehicles weren't due to the workers I hope you know. They were raising well before workers went on strike. "stop supporting the people and policies causing inflation" WUT?! Who said anything about supporting people and policies causing inflation? Who supports it? Me? lmao. If anything you're supporting it considering you see nothing wrong with how much people are paid these days. Not just talking about the big 3.
I got laid off today for the 2nd time in 4 months. I start a new job next monday until they call me back. I like to work 🤷 I wish everyone the very best❤️ Many Blessings UAW family❤️
Take a stand. Hopefully this kicks off a national pride for the men and women that produce. CEOs should never make more than 10% of the person below them. 40% increase is ridiculous. If they don’t do right by Americans and their workers, we should leave there product on the showroom floor.”We the People” have a power.
The average American doesn't have what it takes to be a CEO. That's like saying every ball player is LaBron James. Lol. Of course a CEO should be based on performance. Would you pay me 22 million to successfully run you 2 billion dollar corporation?
We the People will leave their products on the showroom floor because we will be priced out of their brand. A 320k annual salary for a guy who puts tires on a car? Buying Toyota. It's a better made product, retains its value and pays its factory workers 24-42 an hour. You think the cost won't be passed on to the consumer?
@@dannydaw59 Danny, they are asking for a *total compensation* package worth 320k per factory worker. They want pensions with a 6.5% company match, work 32 hours a week and get paid for 40. They don't want any plants to close as B3 transitions to EV. They want job security. Their demands are ridiculous. A 40% pay increase over 3 years is insane. It will absolutely bankrupt the company. Will the people who support this strike trade in their cars and buy a brand new American made car? If the answer is no, I can't afford it... what do you think car prices will be when the cost of labor is passed on to the consumer?
@youtubesucks1499 prices going up without wage increases anyway. 200% past 2 decades. People just now seeing they can no longer just go buy a new car. They have been going up slowly for years without wages going up. The workers making them can no longer afford them average Americans can no longer afford them. Along with everything else middle and low class America is being priced out of goods. Because wages are not going up but prices are or the profits of the 1%
The CEOs should be held accountable and thrown in prison for theft and corporate looting. There needs to be a investigation by the department of justice.
Wishing all the Union members the absolute best outcome possible. Make the millionaire and billionaire class suffer, they let us do so without thinking twice.
2nd generation UAW member. You have my full support. Record profit means record contracts. Pay the bill you signed during the automotive crash. We gave so we could keep going; it's time to pay the piper.
Thank you President Fain for this update, and thank you to all UAW members both on strike and working, you all are STANDING UP for all poor and middle class Americans of our country SOLIDARITY WITH THE UAW 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 Corporate greed has got to end!!!!!!
I'm a proud UAW active member with 30+ years of seniority that has busted my ass and sacrificed for my company, and fully support Pres. Fain! It's about time someone stands up to the rampant corporate greed that is happening, not only at the auto companies! I hope this will help set the tone for other companies to play ball also!
My dad spent 30 years at Ford. 11 hour days, and developed lot of leg pain. He passed away recently months before retirement. He would have loved to see this. Godspeed.
Totally know where you're coming from.. Father put in 36 years in skilled trades with GM... So many people don't understand what these jobs mean to the cities, communities, and family's.
Sorry for your loss, Auto Work is grueling, we pay the price with our bodies over the years...
We need more entrepreneurs in America. I walked away from my job at 34. As a man, I just couldn't have a job dictate my life. A wife and 4 kids, even at UAW max, 34 per hr ain't enough. I need it ALL. No slices outta my pie
God bless his soul. May he rest in Glory. The job is hard emotionally and physically on purpose
Gotta have multiple irons in the fire.
👍🏼👍🏼.
Gettn it all and more.
To know that the cost of cars are so high but the workers have felt no benefit of that... this is disgusting. I can't afford to get a newer car right now and I have a good job. Same for a lot of people around me. thank you to these workers for standing up against corporate greed!
Finally for someone who sees it. All of comments are calling the workers greedy and blaming them for the cost of vehicles. People must have forgot these unions striking is how we got to a 40 hour work week, vacation etc.
Blame on Elon. The major money went to ev car development. And stock buy back.
@@lung21 So... We blame their competitors for making a better product?
That sounds like bad company management to me, plain and simple. It was no secret electric was coming, the big 3 just thought they could ignore it for another decade.
@@patton3338
I just tell u what will happen. This is also what is happening on other car maker. They are all catching up with Tesla. So all car maker has management issue ? The problem for uaw will big it worse. You guys will speed up big 3 to automatic the production process.
serious, the ev is not simple. The battery management , The new transmission even the tire is not the same. Everything need to redesign. Do you think u can buy a Tesla to copy it? This is the reason only Tesla has the ev car with less issue. And you really want the modern management? Do you know what is pip? Personal improve plan. They keep firing the employees with lower performance. And Tesla has fully automatic plant which only need 20-30% of ppl compared to big 3. Gl
@@lung21 Well yes, manufacturing will continue to get more automated over time, that is inevitable.
Whether or not it replaces people entirely? Thats for us to decide actually, and who we vote for. Its just another worker protection at the end of the day.
It wont be an easy road, but this dystopian vision of a world where everything is made by robots, and noone has a job, will not be reality.
Who would buy their crap if noone has a job?
Retired IBEW Inside Wireman here and I'm behind the UAW all the way! It's the American workers that built this country not the greedy CEO's and corporations. It's past time to get this country on a course that benefits all Americans and not just the elite few!
Shut up with that old BS.
Democrat Union Thugs.
Well said! ✊🏼
As a manager at my current job, I can't join a union, but I support unions and come from a family and area that was built by unions.
I've seen what happens when large industrial firms pull out of areas. It devastates the community. I also know that my salary goes up when my employees' salary goes up.
I support unions and respect strikes. I canceled my chevy colorado order the day the strike took effect. I know the union hasn't called for a boycott yet but I felt it was the right thing to do!
SOLIDARITY FOREVER!
We appreciate your support!!
Good to know others realize the value of organized labor. You're the type of manager that we wish these companies were made of. Thank you for your support and good luck to you and the union labor strikers.
So, when the cost is passed on to the consumer will you support the unions by buying a new Big3 car thats more expensive than a Toyota?
@youtubesucks1499 Yes, as soon as the strike ends, I'll reorder the truck I wanted to buy. I could have already gotten a Tacoma cheaper. I went with the Colorado for reasons other than just total cost. You know, like an actual consumer. Not a pretend consumer that internet economists hide behind, so they don't have to admit they are anti organized labor.
I have no problem supporting union products even if they are more expensive. I buy union whenever possible.
I have a brother in the IAFF local 858 and another in IAFF local 1309. My family has several USWA union members. I know what I'm supporting, and I know what unions do for their communities.
@@youtubesucks1499what? No rebuttal for our union supporting manager, yousuck? I mean youtubesucks...just another trolling chump.
The Only Effective Answer To Organized Greed Is Organized Labor 💪
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Having a trade which doesn't confine ones expertise to an assembly line might also be of extreme benefit. Strike long, strike hard, but like it or not, buggy whips and horseless carriags aren't in demand anymore.
@@craighermle7727 I'm sorry, did we invent teleportation in the last few days? Cars are still very much in demand.
@@Cajaquarius Yeah, but what's being build and how it's being built is changing dramatically, If one company can build a product say in 1 hr ( arbitrary time) using 10 people, and company y requres 20 peeple and 2 hrs to generate their product, company y is probalby going have problem competing, that is of couse, if it isn't subsidised by government bailouts.
@@craighermle7727and don't forget the $3 billion Telsa gets in government subsidies (ie Taxpayers money). We're you just focusing on the big 3 or were you going to mention Telsa? You see, billions in free money and paying your workers a fast food wage allows you to be extremely profitable. I'm not even a genius and know that. I don't even want a Tesla but my tax dollars still go to his (bailout), I'm sorry subsidies.🙄
I am a retired non union worker and an couldn’t be prouder of you and your union leader stand up and stand strong..Big profits big contracts.
Car manufacturers isnt profitable
Not an autoworker, but I fully support them!!! #GeneralStrike
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Yes!!! I appreciate this historic moment. Father, Grandfather and 6 uncles all did over 30 plus years in the Big 3... My time to fight... Saulte!
Proud PEF union member here rooting for my brothers and sisters of the UAW and standing with you in solidarity.
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Godspeed! You are THE standard for union leadership now. May we all be so lucky. Solidarity from IATSE!
I stand with you! All of you!
My pops 40 years , started at Clark Street plant, then went to poletown ! May He rest in peace! He was a proud UAW member! Us kids , learned quickly, never stand against a union!!!
Thank you , our mom is still alive and his retirement is her future!!! Thank you all ! And Godspeed!
We are with you Shawn
Solidarity with the workers of this great nation
Time for the people to take it back
It's not just the auto workers, he's doing it for all workers. A rising tide raises all boats. However, be careful because the 1% will be coming for you as they understand that if this works others will follow.
A sinking Titanic drowns all boats. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Couldn't care less if the big three go under after this. What a crappy garbage product.
It's great to see a strong labor movement led by union members. Your fight will help address inequality not just for UAW members, but for Americans in other industries. We need a strong labor movement in this country. Keep up the fight!
Unions do nothing expept promote mediocrity. GM and Ford are really good examples
@@craighermle7727your mom was mediocre, I kicked her to the curb...
@@craighermle7727 Union members build vehicles they know their mom, dad, brother, uncle, neighbor, and grandkids are going to be driving. They want those cars to be safe and high quality. C-level executives aren't worried about driving the vehicles us ordinary people drive. They don't even need to drive, because they can afford to be chauffeured around. So, who has an incentive to build high quality products? Obviously, the union members. And, who has an incentive to build products that break down and drive people back to OEM parts? Obviously management.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
@@followerofjesuschrist. I am a believer in Jesus. It's not a good testimony to try to hijack a discussion about union activity to force some Scriptures down people's throats. What would be a good testimony would be to go and give some food and water to the men and women on the picket line.
Respect ✊ ❤and love from a nurse in Fort Worth Texas my dad retired from Fords and was an active UAW member! I miss those days and there’s no way in hell these auto workers should not be able to afford 2 or 3 cars for the company they work for, spend summer with family, opt in for over time all while making a livable wage like my parents did to only now have it ripped away, (when me and my brother were kids (80s and 90s) keep it going ❤
You brought back memories👍 My dad is UAW Grey Iron Saginaw MI.
So uaw workers should get paid more than doctors?
@@JohnSmith-xu7evwhere did she say that, dummy?
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@@JohnSmith-xu7evnot the point
The working class stands with you, no matter how little or big the job, FIGHT!!!
No we don't
@@CornPopodopolisdoesn't look like your comment garnered much attention...wonder why?🤔
Im working class and i do not stand with anyone that demands 40 hrs pay for 32 hrs work. That is insane.
@@jrawk4140 oh no the horror! My comment didn't get enough likes I should go cry now 😂 are you a child?
@@CornPopodopolis no, but I know where I'm wanted and where I'm not wanted...unlike you.
From a supplier employee who stands to hurt from this strike, we stand with you!✊️
What a cuckold.
So you think the average factory worker should make 320k annually? That's what they are asking for.
Will you buy a Big3 vehicle if the cost is passed on to the consumer? Will you buy a brand new American made car?
I own 2 Toyotas. I will never buy a shitty overpriced American car. Why? The value isn't there.
Do you think the average factory worker should be paid as much as a doctor?
@@youtubesucks1499Have you even took a glance at our contract? No. Where did you get your numbers? I've worked for one of the big 3 for 2 years now. I make $17 an hour. Get your facts right.
@@youtubesucks1499You are just believing the headlines. I work 40 hours per week because my plant offers no OT. I don't even gross 70k per year for backbreaking work for 10 hour shifts. Don't believe the media lies and quit spreading fake news.
your toyota is more american than most "american" cars. kindly stfu because you dont know what youre even talking about @@youtubesucks1499
GMCH from Grand Rapids, Solidarity with our Union family. Fight for us and we continue to fight for them.
“No Justice….NO JEEPS!” - Stellantis Assembly Center, Toledo OH. We stand with you!
Where have all the leaders gone???? This man is unbelievable!!!
America, wake up!!!
America is being destroyed . Fewer decent jobs will be the outcome.
He's unable to see the writing on the wall.
@@Logiconfire what writing?
@@Logiconfire he was bought and installed by the same people that own our government so this isnt going to end well.
All in. Union Strong. Solidarity for the working "class" and ending corporate greed. Humans deserve a future as well as all Nature creatures.
STAND FIRM !!!
I support you guys! Stay strong, from Colorado!
Thank You Shawn Fain United Stand STRONG, UAW are with you fighting the fight!
When the rich steal from the workers it's called business? When the workers fight back it is called greed?🤯
Thanks for fighting for all workers!!!!
Well said I like that quote
@@Avenue77 👍
Greed your ass
Thank you Shawn for everything you have done for your workers. You are a warrior, a leader, and an encouragement to all of us.
And he doesn't embezzle our $ like the past ones have
Nobody cares.
I stand with the UAW and it’s members. We must fight back against people being exploited while rich people line their pockets.
Thank you for standing up for the working class 👊🏽
Thank you Shawn Fain and all of the Union members who are taking on the Corporate madness.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
Thank you Mr. Fain for your strong unwavering leadership in leading the UAW to fight for ALL workers in America.
The UAW are leading a movement that is destined to inspire millions of Americans nationwide! Thanks to all at UAW, making the substantial change in a America possible by your brave unity and courage! Union!
Yup, bankruptcy of the big 3, and China taking over
The world is on your side. Workers should stand together and find new ways to guarantee their rights. The rich does this for their class 24/7.
Cheers from Brazil!!
@49ersfan834 lol so far it's just you saying that!! 🤣
@@49ersfan834 Sounds like you can't read considering 99% of this comment section is for the UAW and standing with the UAW on this strike.
Teamsters stand proudly behind you.
I'm with you Im a life long union member and union committee member Ive been on the picket line and Ive bern locked out by Corporate America.Stand strong UAW God bless you.
Hope this sets a tone for the rest of the world, not just for us (UAW members) but for everyone.. The economy right now is felt deeper than our pockets.. "SOLIDARITY IS POWER"..Definitely glad to be apart of the movement.. "Local 276 member"...Arlington assembly and the rest of the BIG 3 STAND UP!!!💪🏾💯🙏🏾🤟🏾
Not in the union but in solidarity like a mofo. You all are straight up heros!!
Lol, lazy people are heros?
The courage and determination of the UAW is an inspiration to us all and I wouldn't doubt your actions will open the floodgates for many other workers to rise up and take a stand for justice in the work place.
Well said
Recently the boss was asked about 4 day work week with 5 days pay... he basically scoffed, but that's what the UAW is fighting for right now. I hope they succeed.
Why should they get paid for 40hhrs when working 32? That sounds like theft to me
@@CornPopodopolis
Corporate drone:
A mindless robot for the corporation. Someone who has "sold out". Goes along with all management initiatives
Plus studies all across the world and places where they have put it in action has shown an increase in production for corporations who use it!
@@Matt-tt2br wrong!
@@Matt-tt2br
World isnt America. Chinese people work harder then lazy union workers
We support you UAW. Fain keep up good work.
Thank you all at the UAW for standing up for what's right! Solidarity!
Bankruptcy?
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Matthew 6:5-6|
New batch of
union goobers
...goobering! 🤣
I got goosebumps from this. Shawn Fain should be the president of the US in 2025. UAW is taking the fight to the greedy bastards making life miserable for hard working people everywhere. We should all stand strong with the unions and workers everywhere!
😂😂 this guy is an idiot
if you don't like the job, do something else that will make you more money that is less labor intensive. Sorry, just because a certain type of job used to be in demand, doesn't mean it always will be.
@@craighermle7727you have no idea what you're talking about just listen to the information in the videos
@@bjdripley Actiually I do.
@@bjdripley actually you don't know what you're talking about
Hello Shawn and the UAW family,
I've been following this journey from the very beginning, and I must say, it's truly impressive to witness your dedication and determination. Even though I'm from India, I want you to know that I wholeheartedly support your cause, standing with you at 101%. Please, do not waver, and hold firm to your terms. Your efforts are making a difference, not only for your community but also resonating across the globe. Keep up the great work!
We appreciate you thank you so much for your support
Let’s go UAW! Solidarity for the labor movement 🫡 hope this inspires more people to strike against corporate greed.
Just watched Mary Barra's interview. Stand firm. Please stand firm!
This guy is on fire! My union was ramping up to a strike earlier in the year but thankfully our employer caved and gave us what we wanted before then. Keep fighting! Squeeze those pricks.
Don’t back off, stay on them. Great work brother Shawn Fain.
LETS GO UAW. LABOR IS ROOTING FOR YOU! Show these greedy assholes times have changed.
I'm in solidarity with the UAW, I AM A STEEL WORKER IN THE USW UNION. GOD BLESS THE UNION.
It's not just Labor rooting and praying that workers earn the contract they deserve.
😂😂😂the unions are the greedy assholes. America doesn’t support the UAW at all this time. I’m hoping it costs most of you your jobs.
@@SuzyEHSuzy, a guy who puts tires on a car should earn 320k annually?
Well, what the plan when the cost is passed on to the consumer?
What's the plan when the Big3 realizes its cheaper to manufacture in Mexico?
What's the plan when investors decide to sell their stocks and look for a better investment?
Former Teamster 282, currently Inland boatmen’s Union. Thanks for making us ALL STRONGER.
Standing in Solidarity for all UAW Family on Strike! - Member, NAGE Local R14-139
Shawn Fain bringing back the fighting union! solidarity
Fain, I have not felt good about my union since I started at a plant in the late 70’s. The 80’s began the sell-outs. Thank you for your sacrifice. You give me hope. I wish Victor, Jerry Tucker, and Dave Yettaw were around to see this.
Solidarity forever! The union makes us strong!
It's great to see our Union powerful again
Thank you so much.....much support from local 862
Not in a union and never have been; yet, I support you 100%
Let's go union!! United we stand! Living wages now!! Stop corporate greed! Built back the middle class! You got this guys!! We the people! All together now!! ♥️🇺🇲
How about the 90% of thf population that is struggling while the union thinks its entitled
@@JohnSmith-xu7ev How about that 90% form something like, oh I don't know, a union? Why is it always "there is some one worse off be happy that you're slightly less worse off". Everyone needs to fight for their share. People need to be done with being handed scraps.
He is draggin it out. Thats what other countries` see.
@@JohnSmith-xu7ev Most of the Big 3 are hiring. Come aboard and Jon the Union. Or are you just going to sit at your Keyboard and ccomplain.
Shawn Fain receives a UAW salary of approx $250k.
Mr Fain's salary is paid while he recommends members go on strike.
Solidarity forever! Keep up the hard work!
Everyone needs a boss like this man!!!!
Except they don't.
Jesus suck him a little harder
Go shawn, the world is starting to take notice and corporate greed is being exposed. Your doing gods work. 🙏
Automakers don't *_want_* to share the wealth with the people who actually do the work.
🤣@@Ayn-Rand-Is-Dead
This channel is great! Just subbed. I am not an auto worker, but I stand with all of you as you fight for your rights and your dignity as workers who MAKE those greedy bosses' money for them. 100% support to you all! 💛✊
Greedy bosses?
The average American can work in a factory. The average American can't become an engineer and design cars.
The average American can't be a CEO because they don't have the talent.
Why is it greed? Would you pay me 22 million to successfully manage a 2 billion dollar corporation?
We appreciate you
@firecrotchrighthere2982 go get a real job looser. Unions are garbage
Solidarity to the UAW. Your plan is reasonable and I wish it the best plus more than the best.
I am not part of the UAW but you guys have 100% of my support. Solidarity Forever for the union makes us strong.
Just do away with the unions. Greed is what got them in trouble many many years ago... They are a damn joke.
@@49ersfan834 Why? You sound like a basic troll who just hates and hates on the entire comment section. You say fire them all and move to Mexico. Why not fire you and everybody in your company and have it move to Mexico? I mean that's what you want right? All you trolls just say the same thing over and over again but don't explain why.
Maybe if you do that, these illegal immigrants will got o Mexico and turn it into U.S.
This guy is a badass. 2209 for 12 years and never could really be bothered to follow the goings on of the union because I was never given the impression that it mattered.
I'm paying attention now.
I support UAW from Canada
Local 2250 member here. I hope the number of plants that stand up double each time management doesn’t reach OUR deadline.
Thank god UAW have Shawn Fain as UAW President
Hail to Shawn Fain! He's the next Walter Reuther. The workers in the non union plants down south will want to be paid more after the new contracts are ratified. If those automakers dont give a raise then the UAW will be representing those workers too.
God bless all my UAW brothers and sisters holding the line. All of brothers and sisters in the IBEW support you and we will be walking out of the plants you go on strike in. We will walk the picket lines and never cross them!!😊
Mr. Fein, you are a breat of fresh air into the labor movement! The new strike strategy is such a great idea. Im here in Warren Michigan ready to help striking workers! Thank you and solidarity.
Workers ( blue collar, white collar and every other collar) in America and across the world owe their rights to the sweat and BLOOD of union workers. We will never forget.
And a lot of us will never forgive.
Unions don’t care about the people they say they represent. The high demands usually end of catastrophic for everyone. What stands in the way of the US being the best educated country - the teachers union.
Completely flawed and no evidence provided but let's project that logic; the reason we have a poor policing outcomes is because of the police unions? It is interesting that all these people who hate unions otherwise, somehow accep the police unions. Cons love to bust up unions except the police and firefighters unions.
I stand with my union brothers and sisters against this capitalist greed gone mad, stay strong.
Hell yeah UAW! Kick some ass. Take no prisoners.
It’s about time we have a UAW President with huge balls!!!! This is why the cheap bought n paid for previous leadership ( I use that loosely) didn’t want us voting as they knew we’d vote them out and we did!!!! That last 24 years we spun off, took cuts, closed plants, concessions, all to “ Supposedly” lower the cost of cars!!! Ya, how did that work out??? We are not as dumb as they want us to believe!!!! Stay strong UAW!!!!
I hope you get everything you ask for and more. When you guys win, we all do!
How do we win?
@@CornPopodopolismoney in the public’s pocket is money in the community’s pocket. It starts somewhere. It starts with unions. Without them, these mega corporations would soak up all the wealth and never redistribute it. The rich would continue to get richer. And the middle falls closer and closer to the bottom.
@@CornPopodopolis It sets a bar for everyone. Striking at jobs is making a comeback as several companies are also doing it to fight for better wages. The more that people strike, the more that actually win and get better wages, will in turn help out everyone. Don't just look at what we want at the Big 3 and think "wow they're asking for too much" because that's the problem in the world. Inflation not to mention everything else just raises higher and higher while our wages are the same. If you don't see a problem with that then I don't know what to tell you.
@@dedocked8783 maybe stop supporting the people and policies causing inflation. It isn't helping me at all but raising prices on vehicles the company isn't going to eat that extra labor cost the consumer will
@@CornPopodopolis The prices on the vehicles weren't due to the workers I hope you know. They were raising well before workers went on strike. "stop supporting the people and policies causing inflation" WUT?! Who said anything about supporting people and policies causing inflation? Who supports it? Me? lmao. If anything you're supporting it considering you see nothing wrong with how much people are paid these days. Not just talking about the big 3.
Those in the semiconductor industry stand with you!
Yup, china stands with the union
I got laid off today for the 2nd time in 4 months. I start a new job next monday until they call me back. I like to work 🤷 I wish everyone the very best❤️ Many Blessings UAW family❤️
Thank you for remembering us retirees in this contract. Leadership never did since I retired in 2008.
Take a stand. Hopefully this kicks off a national pride for the men and women that produce. CEOs should never make more than 10% of the person below them. 40% increase is ridiculous. If they don’t do right by Americans and their workers, we should leave there product on the showroom floor.”We the People” have a power.
The average American doesn't have what it takes to be a CEO. That's like saying every ball player is LaBron James. Lol.
Of course a CEO should be based on performance. Would you pay me 22 million to successfully run you 2 billion dollar corporation?
We the People will leave their products on the showroom floor because we will be priced out of their brand.
A 320k annual salary for a guy who puts tires on a car?
Buying Toyota. It's a better made product, retains its value and pays its factory workers 24-42 an hour.
You think the cost won't be passed on to the consumer?
@@youtubesucks1499Where do you get $320k? Production workers make around $110k in good times.
@@dannydaw59 Danny, they are asking for a *total compensation* package worth 320k per factory worker.
They want pensions with a 6.5% company match, work 32 hours a week and get paid for 40. They don't want any plants to close as B3 transitions to EV. They want job security. Their demands are ridiculous.
A 40% pay increase over 3 years is insane. It will absolutely bankrupt the company.
Will the people who support this strike trade in their cars and buy a brand new American made car?
If the answer is no, I can't afford it... what do you think car prices will be when the cost of labor is passed on to the consumer?
@youtubesucks1499 prices going up without wage increases anyway. 200% past 2 decades. People just now seeing they can no longer just go buy a new car. They have been going up slowly for years without wages going up. The workers making them can no longer afford them average Americans can no longer afford them. Along with everything else middle and low class America is being priced out of goods. Because wages are not going up but prices are or the profits of the 1%
Hurray for Shawn Fain and his endless work in supporting union workers.
The CEOs should be held accountable and thrown in prison for theft and corporate looting. There needs to be a investigation by the department of justice.
Oh stop your absurd
I support the UAW but you're being ridiculous
Stupid much?
doj is just as bad..
Hold the line !!! Dude is going to be a legend!
He needs to either hit Parts Plants or a Money Maker Assembly plant next.
Wishing all the Union members the absolute best outcome possible.
Make the millionaire and billionaire class suffer, they let us do so without thinking twice.
💪🏻 good luck, Guys. Hope you guys get what you’re asking for.💯
If they do the american auto industry will be finished .
Let’s talk about the thousands that will be put out by this and not get any benefits. What about them?
Hope you bring this determination and support to locals outside of the Big Three. We see
We pray for all uaw members and the big to come to an agreement 🤝
2nd generation UAW member. You have my full support. Record profit means record contracts. Pay the bill you signed during the automotive crash. We gave so we could keep going; it's time to pay the piper.
Not an UAW worker but i stand w them. Good on ya guys!
We stand with you... IMA LOCAL 389...KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a former postal worker/union steward I stand in solidarity 🥰🙏🙏🙏
STRiKE HARD UAW!!!!!!
DON't Give in or Sell Out.
With you from Spain. Solidarity forever
Labor needs two seats on every corporate board of directors as well. God bless
Thank you President Fain for this update, and thank you to all UAW members both on strike and working, you all are STANDING UP for all poor and middle class Americans of our country SOLIDARITY WITH THE UAW 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 Corporate greed has got to end!!!!!!
So will you buy a brand new American made vehicle?
@@youtubesucks1499 I can't afford to buy a new car
I'm a proud UAW active member with 30+ years of seniority that has busted my ass and sacrificed for my company, and fully support Pres. Fain! It's about time someone stands up to the rampant corporate greed that is happening, not only at the auto companies! I hope this will help set the tone for other companies to play ball also!
Nobody cares.
Anyone that is a true American should care! Go troll somewhere else!@@Logiconfire
Thanks for being transparent Mr president
We are with you.