Pelosi backs UAW in fight with Detroit Three to secure new contracts

Former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday backed the United Auto Workers union in its bid to win new contracts with the Detroit Three automakers.

"I am proud to stand with UAW as they fight for a hard-earned pay raise, especially respecting new workers, as well as better working conditions and the job security that they deserve," the Democratic congresswoman said, recounting the government's 2007-2008 bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler, which is now part of Stellantis. The Detroit Three also includes Ford.

"The Big Three have the means and the opportunity to invest in their workers, who are central to ensuring American leadership in the clean energy future," Pelosi said.