President Biden Joined the UAW Picket Lines in Wayne County, Michigan | The White House Updates

Today, President Biden joined the picket line with UAW members in Wayne County, Michigan – marking the first time a sitting President has visited a picket line in modern times.

The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to be the most pro-union Administration in history.

In a historic moment for a modern president, President Joe Biden recently joined members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line in Michigan. This visit comes at a critical juncture, as President Biden faces consistently low polling numbers on his handling of economic issues and the looming threat of a government shutdown in Washington. Both a prolonged strike by autoworkers and a government shutdown could have significant economic consequences, something the White House is keen to avoid as President Biden seeks to convince voters that his economic policies are working. This visit also coincides with his chief political rival's visit to the crucial swing state of Michigan, where he will make his own appeal to union workers.

President Biden's visit aims to show his support for autoworkers without directly intervening in the specifics of the negotiations. Under mounting political pressure to increase his public support for the striking workers, he is expressing solidarity with the union members who are currently striking against the Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—for a second consecutive week.

President Biden's visit to Michigan underscores his commitment to ensuring that the future of the American auto industry remains firmly rooted in the United States, with unionized American workers in well-paying jobs. Since taking office, the U.S. economy has added 235,000 auto jobs, a testament to his dedication to the revitalization of the American automotive sector. Under his administration, car companies have reported record profits.

President Biden is greeted in Detroit by a delegation that includes UAW President Shawn Fain, Michigan members of Congress, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist ahead of his visit to the picket line.