UAW Takes on Trump and Musk Over Worker Intimidation Claims

The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The UAW accuses both men of threatening workers, particularly regarding strikes. This move underscores an ongoing battle for workers' rights in key battleground states ahead of the election.

The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) announced on Tuesday that it has lodged complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of making threatening statements aimed at intimidating workers.

The accusations stem from a recent conversation between Trump and Musk, broadcast on social media platform X, where Trump praised Musk's tactics to discourage worker strikes. Trump's comments came as the UAW rallies support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.

Musk's recent criticisms of UAW President Shawn Fain add to the tensions. Legal experts suggest that Musk's non-response to Trump's remarks makes it harder for the NLRB to hold him liable for illegal threats. However, Musk has had multiple prior confrontations with the NLRB, including allegations of unlawfully firing employees and discouraging unionizing efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)