President Joe Biden plans to join striking United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line in Michigan.
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UAW President Shawn Fain extended a public invitation to Biden to show support for the strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
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Biden emphasizes the need for a fair agreement that benefits American auto manufacturing and ensures well-paid UAW jobs.
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Details about which specific striking site Biden will visit remain undisclosed.
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Former President Donald Trump, eyeing the 2024 Republican nomination, intends to meet with striking auto workers in Detroit to court blue-collar workers.
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Trump attributes challenges in the auto industry to the proliferation of electric vehicles, a stance in contrast to Biden's support for EVs.
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Biden faces pressure from progressives to stand with UAW workers on the picket line, following visits by other political figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Biden balances his close ties with organized labor and his desire to avoid potential national economic consequences from an extended strike.
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The President supports UAW's call for higher pay, advocating that corporate profits should lead to improved contracts for the workers.
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While Biden has backed UAW's demands, he has respected their wishes to handle negotiations with automakers independently, aiming to provide support without interference.
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