The United Auto Workers union (UAW) endorsed former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s presidential bid on Tuesday, citing his commitment to putting a check on corporate power.
The union said in a statement to The Associated Press that the U.S. was in need of stability “and more balance to the rights and protections of working Americans.”
“This issue demonstrates the need for presidential leadership to follow the guidance of science and give workers a seat in discussions over their safety and well-being,” the statement said.
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Tuesday’s endorsement comes after the group threw its support behind Biden’s plan to reopen the U.S economy on Monday.
“Former Vice President Biden’s plan relies on experts and science-based factors, acknowledges the need for adequate testing and oversight of safety in reopening workplaces, and is devoid of partisan acrimony,” UAW President Rory Gamble said in a statement.
The union, which represents workers at Ford, General Motors and Chrysler Fiat, was not included in President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s task force to reopen the economy. However, leaders from the companies were included on the economy task force.
General Motors was also recently contracted by President Trump under the Defense Production Act to make ventilators.
About 400,000 workers make up the union, which has a history of backing Democrats, including former Secretary of State Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE in 2016, for president.
However, The Associated Press reports that internal polls of the companies show that 30 percent of its members voted Republican in the past three general elections.
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The Trump campaign responded to the endorsement on Tuesday, slamming Biden’s record on trade.
“Joe Biden may have the support of union leaders but the workers know that it was under President Trump’s leadership that jobs increased and wages grew,” communications director Tim Murtaugh said.
“Workers will be reminded that Biden voted for NAFTA and shipped hundreds of thousands of jobs overseas. And they know President Trump always puts America first, that his policies built the greatest economy in history before it was artificially interrupted, and that he is the only one who can restore us to that position again.”
Updated: 8:14 p.m.
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