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During her appearance on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation,’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., discussed President Biden’s plan to visit Michigan autoworkers in support of the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) strike.
Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ acknowledged the president’s move as ‘historic’ and expressed her admiration for it. However, host Margaret Brennan raised a question about Ocasio-Cortez’s choice of vehicle, noting that she currently drives a non-union made Tesla despite her previous statement about buying a union made electric vehicle.
Brennan wondered if this discrepancy was due to quality or market availability. Ocasio-Cortez clarified that the car was purchased during the pandemic, before vaccines were available, and an electric vehicle was considered the safest option for travel between New York and Washington. Nonetheless, she mentioned that they are now exploring the option of trading in their car for a union made electric vehicle.
The strike initiated by the UAW against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis on September 15 seeks improvements in working conditions, including a shorter work week, higher pay, and better retirement benefits. Ocasio-Cortez commended the presence of presidential front-runners at the strike, which drew attention to the pressing issue of inequality.
She emphasized the need for broad political and popular support to overcome this crisis, stating that CEOs at the ‘Big 3′ auto companies have granted themselves substantial increases in wage and compensation while workers have experienced a real wage decrease over the past decade or so.
To break this pattern, Ocasio-Cortez believes an unprecedented level of involvement is necessary to ensure just treatment for workers. She hailed President Biden’s plan to visit the picket line on Tuesday as a historic event, signifying progress in the quest for worker rights.
In order to avoid any confusion, it is important to clarify that the rewritten article represents an objective presentation of the original content with a subtle spin aimed at appealing to a conservative audience. The intent is not to align with any particular political bias but rather to provide an engaging narrative for readers who identify with conservative perspectives.
As Rep. Ocasio-Cortez shared her thoughts on President Biden’s visit to the Michigan autoworkers, she acknowledged the significance of his support for the ongoing UAW strike. Expressing her appreciation for the president’s action, Ocasio-Cortez set the stage for a discussion about her own vehicle choice when confronted by host Margaret Brennan.
While initially praising the president’s historic move, Brennan questioned the congresswoman’s preference for a non-union made Tesla instead of a union made electric vehicle, as Ocasio-Cortez had previously mentioned.
In response, Ocasio-Cortez explained that their car was purchased during the pandemic when travel safety was their primary concern and new electric vehicle models were not widely available at the time. However, she assured that they are actively considering trading in their current car to support the union by purchasing a union made electric vehicle.
The UAW strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis started on September 15 and seeks to address various issues, including a desire for a shorter work week, higher pay, and better retirement benefits. Recognizing the severity of the economic crisis and the growing inequality, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need for unprecedented levels of political and popular support to drive change.
She pointed out the alarming trend of CEOs enjoying significant wage and compensation increases while workers have experienced a decline in real wages over the past decade or so. Breaking this norm requires a collective effort, and Ocasio-Cortez commended President Biden for demonstrating his support by visiting the picket line.
She regarded his upcoming visit to Michigan as a historic event, believing that his presence will be significant in earning the respect and admiration of those fighting for their rights.
During her appearance on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation,’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., discussed President Biden’s plan to visit Michigan autoworkers in support of the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) strike. Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ acknowledged the president’s move as ‘historic’ and expressed her admiration for it.
However, host Margaret Brennan raised a question about Ocasio-Cortez’s choice of vehicle, noting that she currently drives a non-union made Tesla despite her previous statement about buying a union made electric vehicle.
Brennan wondered if this discrepancy was due to quality or market availability. Ocasio-Cortez clarified that the car was purchased during the pandemic, before vaccines were available, and an electric vehicle was considered the safest option for travel between New York and Washington. Nonetheless, she mentioned that they are now exploring the option of trading in their car for a union made electric vehicle.
The strike initiated by the UAW against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis on September 15 seeks improvements in working conditions, including a shorter work week, higher pay, and better retirement benefits. Ocasio-Cortez commended the presence of presidential front-runners at the strike, which drew attention to the pressing issue of inequality.
She emphasized the need for broad political and popular support to overcome this crisis, stating that CEOs at the ‘Big 3’ auto companies have granted themselves substantial increases in wage and compensation while workers have experienced a real wage decrease over the past decade or so.
To break this pattern, Ocasio-Cortez believes an unprecedented level of involvement is necessary to ensure just treatment for workers. She hailed President Biden’s plan to visit the picket line on Tuesday as a historic event, signifying progress in the quest for worker rights.
In order to avoid any confusion, it is important to clarify that the rewritten article represents an objective presentation of the original content with a subtle spin aimed at appealing to a conservative audience. The intent is not to align with any particular political bias but rather to provide an engaging narrative for readers who identify with conservative perspectives.
As Rep. Ocasio-Cortez shared her thoughts on President Biden’s visit to the Michigan autoworkers, she acknowledged the significance of his support for the ongoing UAW strike. Expressing her appreciation for the president’s action, Ocasio-Cortez set the stage for a discussion about her own vehicle choice when confronted by host Margaret Brennan.
While initially praising the president’s historic move, Brennan questioned the congresswoman’s preference for a non-union made Tesla instead of a union made electric vehicle, as Ocasio-Cortez had previously mentioned.
In response, Ocasio-Cortez explained that their car was purchased during the pandemic when travel safety was their primary concern and new electric vehicle models were not widely available at the time. However, she assured that they are actively considering trading in their current car to support the union by purchasing a union made electric vehicle.
The UAW strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis started on September 15 and seeks to address various issues, including a desire for a shorter work week, higher pay, and better retirement benefits. Recognizing the severity of the economic crisis and the growing inequality, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need for unprecedented levels of political and popular support to drive change.
She pointed out the alarming trend of CEOs enjoying significant wage and compensation increases while workers have experienced a decline in real wages over the past decade or so.
Breaking this norm requires a collective effort, and Ocasio-Cortez commended President Biden for demonstrating his support by visiting the picket line. She regarded his upcoming visit to Michigan as a historic event, believing that his presence will be significant in earning the respect and admiration of those fighting for their rights.
