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Touting himself as the most pro-union president in American history, President Joe Biden will celebrate Labor Day by speaking to sheet metal workers in Philadelphia.
For the past few months, the U.S. has witnessed what some describe as the summer of strikes.
From UPS workers threatening a massive walkout that would have led to a supply chain disruption to Ford and General Motors auto plants in Detroit facing possible walkouts later this month, union workers have been busy fighting for better working conditions.
“All we’ve tried to do in this is prepare everybody so in the event we have to take action to get a fair and just contract for you, we’re prepared for it,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.
In Hollywood, screenwriters and actors have been striking since May, calling for more protection and compensation. It’s left many fan favorites on pause.