United Auto Workers Endorse Kamala Harris for U.S. President

The United Auto Workers union has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, bolstering her campaign in the key state of Michigan. UAW President Shawn Fain praised Harris's commitment to the working class. The endorsement follows President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election bid.

The United Auto Workers union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. president on Wednesday, providing a significant boost to her campaign in the crucial swing state of Michigan. The announcement comes as her campaign ramps up following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the race.

UAW President Shawn Fain, who recently spoke with Harris, lauded her longstanding support for the working class, stating she will stand “shoulder to shoulder with us in our war on corporate greed.” The union’s executive board voted to endorse her after previously backing Biden's re-election bid in January.

While other unions, like the Teamsters, have not yet made a formal endorsement, the UAW's support signals a shift in labor backing towards Harris. This marks a critical moment as both Biden and former President Trump have heavily campaigned in Michigan, a state with a significant union workforce.