The article from wsws.org criticizes United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain for allegedly misleading UAW members regarding both the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump. It argues that Fain initially misrepresented Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats as pro-worker allies during the 2024 election, a claim the article deems false.
The article then focuses on Fain’s recent statements regarding Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles. Fain suggested that these tariffs could benefit American autoworkers by protecting domestic jobs. The article vehemently rejects this assertion, claiming that it is another lie designed to mislead UAW members. It suggests that Trump’s protectionist policies will not genuinely help workers and implies that Fain is either naive or deliberately deceptive in promoting them. The piece contends that both Democrats and Republicans ultimately serve the interests of corporations and the wealthy, and that Fain’s support of either party is a betrayal of the working class.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/05/mtme-m05.html