As the strike by UAW members at General Motors approaches three weeks, labor activists and their allies have shown their solidarity with the UAW members by joining them on the picket lines. Here are some highlights from those visits.
I had the opportunity to join striking @UAW members at the @GM Bedford Casting Operations plant in Bedford, Indiana this afternoon, I relayed to them that the 12.5M members of the @AFLCIO are supporting them and standing in solidarity with them. #1u #GMStrike pic.twitter.com/NERf2vSJF2
— Richard Trumka (@RichardTrumka) October 1, 2019
I was honored to be in Detroit this weekend walking the picket line with @UAW brothers and sisters—I'll be walking the line in spirit until GM workers get the fair deal and respect they deserve! #1u pic.twitter.com/GAcZ6tb98p
— Liz Shuler (@lizshuler) September 23, 2019
Always proud to stand with UAW members fighting for good jobs and fair wages. I’m hopeful the UAW and GM can negotiate and ratify a contract quickly so Michigan’s autoworkers can get back on the job as soon as possible, as this is so important to our economy. pic.twitter.com/BnVAFIlm9D
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) September 16, 2019
As workers were on the picket lines Monday night, GM decided to terminate insurance coverage for thousands of UAW members and their families.
— UAW (@UAW) September 18, 2019
The UAW activated the strike fund to help fill the gap and ensure that no one loses their care. pic.twitter.com/1aJPw7wAta
We are standing together and standing up for our families, our communities, and our fellow workers. #StandWithUS #SolidarityForever pic.twitter.com/0reIsQ1YYs
— UAW (@UAW) September 19, 2019
Thank you to @TheDemocrats Chair @TomPerez for joining striking workers yesterday at the Tonawanda Engine Plant #StandWithUS pic.twitter.com/z0vkSTV7U6
— UAW (@UAW) September 19, 2019
At the @UAW strike in Detroit. An auto worker here has been at this picket line every day — and she has lost her voice. I let her know that I am here to be a voice for her. #UnionStrong #StandwithUS pic.twitter.com/0aumy9CW0h
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) September 19, 2019
Today General President Jim Hoffa today joined UAW members on strike at the General Motors Lake Orion Assembly Plant... read more: https://t.co/vUNhIKdl8t pic.twitter.com/izR4dZ91Ee
— Teamsters (@Teamsters) September 20, 2019
I’m always proud to support working Kansans, good jobs and fair wages. It’s important for GM and UAW to pursue swift resolution of differences and get employees back to work as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/IYT20BedmZ
— Laura Kelly (@LauraKellyKS) September 19, 2019
I’m always proud to support working Kansans, good jobs and fair wages. It’s important for GM and UAW to pursue swift resolution of differences and get employees back to work as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/IYT20BedmZ
— Laura Kelly (@LauraKellyKS) September 19, 2019
I stand with @UAW. Support unions! pic.twitter.com/6tNB9C1oSu
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) September 20, 2019
@UAW in Dallas demanding a CONTRACT! #uawstrike @TexasAFLCIO affiliates showing support for our sisters and brothers ✊🏾💥✊🏽👩🏾👨🏻🧔🏽👩🏼🦰🧒🏻 pic.twitter.com/frw2wmL7pS
— Montserrat Garibay (@MontseTXAFLCIO) September 21, 2019
I was proud to stand with @UAW members at the Orion Assembly in #MI08. Cars were honking to show their support, and workers told me the public support they’ve felt from the community has been overwhelming. pic.twitter.com/14hVe9DEiY
— Rep. Elissa Slotkin (@RepSlotkin) September 21, 2019
Today, I proudly stood alongside @UAW members on strike in Kansas City as they fight for a fair contract. Everything that defines a middle class life is because of unions fighting for worker protections. I stand with you, and America stands with you. pic.twitter.com/5tejdcZXnJ
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 22, 2019
Today, I proudly stood alongside @UAW members on strike in Kansas City as they fight for a fair contract. Everything that defines a middle class life is because of unions fighting for worker protections. I stand with you, and America stands with you. pic.twitter.com/5tejdcZXnJ
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 22, 2019
The workers of @UAW are fighting for fair wages and good benefits—and I have their backs. When unions win, all workers win. pic.twitter.com/xC2di0jzLH
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) September 22, 2019
Even kids understand you need to support your workers! NYSUT stand in solidarity with striking workers! @UAW @NYSAFLCIO @nysut @WilliamsvilleTA pic.twitter.com/UFdhvcINMO
— Michelle Licht (@MichelleLicht) September 22, 2019
We’re out on the picket line with @UAW in Arlington, Texas alongside @TheIronworkers, @transportworker and @TCCLC_AFLCIO. This is one of 12 gates where strikers are running picket lines 24/7 #StandwithUS #1u pic.twitter.com/ftBQQeGwXd
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) September 24, 2019
All workers have the right to stand up for fair wages, better working conditions, and investment in their local communities.
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) September 23, 2019
Honored to walk the picket line with @UAW in Parma today. pic.twitter.com/quZrnyM2Vh
#Solidarityhttps://t.co/CvwAWQfsND
— UAW (@UAW) September 24, 2019
Visiting with striking GM workers in Lordstown, Ohio. https://t.co/WTWNnoLr7M
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) September 25, 2019
Thank you to @RepDebDingell for standing with UAW members on strike for fair wages, quality health care and job security! https://t.co/W3cqaH1mx3
— UAW (@UAW) September 24, 2019
I stand with workers, not the corporations making record profits. pic.twitter.com/zH7O1Treoc
— Steve Bullock (@GovernorBullock) September 29, 2019
Ford workers in Kentucky are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their UAW brothers and sisters on the picket line. #SolidarityForever https://t.co/4N5qp3csub
— UAW (@UAW) September 26, 2019
CWA 1122 and 1115 members stood with UAW local 646 members today in solidarity #onedaylonger #1U #unionstrong pic.twitter.com/qScLbMJIVg
— CWA 1122 (@cwa1122buffalo) September 18, 2019
It’s past time corporations realize the heart of their business isn’t profit, it’s people. Proud to stand with our @UAW Local 239 family this morning in White Marsh, MD in their fight for quality health care. pic.twitter.com/1lv6NfVQGs
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) September 28, 2019
SATURDAY: Join South Bend Mayor @PeteButtigieg on the picket line in Reno: https://t.co/3GRzvuJjrf pic.twitter.com/d8W98piu69
— UAW (@UAW) September 26, 2019
Standing with workers on picket lines is something I've done my entire life — that's what I do and what I believe. I was proud to stand with striking @UAW General Motors workers in Michigan. We're going to win the fight against corporate greed. pic.twitter.com/qG7v5bWlr6
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 26, 2019
Senator @KamalaHarris will stand with UAW members on the picket line at the Reno Distribution Center tomorrow! Join them to show your support: https://t.co/OxDXsuQk28 pic.twitter.com/xPXhxJavWA
— UAW (@UAW) October 2, 2019
✊🏼 @MOAFLCIO was out in force today at the Hold the Line Rally at the @UAW2250 hall this morning. #1u #GMStrike pic.twitter.com/bt5wEWPfBC
— AFL-CIO (@AFLCIO) September 27, 2019
.@UAW strikers at the Langhorne GM plant addressing the crowd!! #UAWStrike #UAW #Solidarity #UnionStrong #1u pic.twitter.com/1hClIqjh3J
— Philadelphia AFL-CIO (@PhillyAFLCIO) September 28, 2019
The Arlington TX NAACP continues to stand with UAW Local 276 and GM employees on Day 14 of the national strike.
— Arlington, TX NAACP (@ArlingtonNAACP) September 30, 2019
If you would like to join us in marching, praying, and donating, we will continue on October 6th at 2PM.#SolidaritySunday@UAW @TCCLC_AFLCIO @AFLCIO @NAACP pic.twitter.com/hh9hll0syr
Proud to stand in solidarity with my @UAW brothers and sisters today. I hear you, I stand with you, and I believe in your fight for fairness and equity. 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/hxtjrQn7sM
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) September 29, 2019
One day longer. One day stronger. #1u #GMStrike pic.twitter.com/50BLN01emn
— AFL-CIO (@AFLCIO) September 27, 2019