As Ford Motors announces layoffs during the holiday season, Auto Workers for Trump rallies in Michigan to demand stronger job protection policies.
At a Glance
- Auto Workers for Trump group grows to thousands of members since 2017
- Group opposes Democratic policies favoring electric vehicles and green regulations
- Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance criticizes Biden administration’s manufacturing investments
- Michigan’s nearly 300,000 auto workers seen as key demographic in upcoming election
Auto Workers for Trump Gains Momentum
In the wake of Ford Motors’ announcement of impending layoffs, a significant gathering of auto workers in Michigan has rallied behind the Auto Workers for Trump movement. The group, founded in 2017 by retired autoworker Brian Pannebecker, has grown from a modest 30 members to thousands, reflecting a shift in traditional union voting patterns.
Pannebecker’s organization has expanded its reach through social media and direct engagement at auto plants.
“Word got out around my plant. It quickly doubled and tripled in size. … Other workers at other auto plants started seeing it [on social media] and requesting to join. And all of a sudden I had hundreds of members,” Pannebecker said.
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Criticism of Democratic Policies
The Auto Workers for Trump group has taken a strong stance against Democratic policies that they believe threaten the future of the American auto industry. Particularly, they oppose the push for electric vehicles and green regulations, which they argue could lead to significant job losses in the sector.
“We think it’s all a farce,” Pannebecker stated, referring to the Democrats’ green initiatives.
The group’s concerns are not unfounded, as evidenced by recent events. Ford’s announcement of layoffs during the holiday season has only intensified the anxiety among auto workers about their job security and the industry’s future.
Political Battleground in Michigan
Michigan, with its nearly 300,000 auto workers, has become a key battleground in the upcoming election. Both Republican and Democratic candidates are vying for the support of this crucial demographic. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently spoke at Detroit’s Eastern Market, where he criticized the current administration’s approach to manufacturing.
As the election approaches, the auto industry’s future remains a hot-button issue. The Auto Workers for Trump group plans to intensify its efforts, targeting large Michigan plants to spread its message
Save some kind of miracle taking place, there’s no way auto-workers are turning out for Harris, given this mess started on her watch.
