Pelosi Statement on the United Auto Workers and Big Three Contract Negotiations

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the ongoing contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three auto companies:

“The middle class is the backbone of our Democracy, and the middle class has a union label on it.  The United Auto Workers built the Big Three into dynamic, leading automakers that are making record profits – and it’s time for workers to share in the profits.  I am proud to stand with UAW as they fight for a hard-earned pay raise, especially respecting new workers, as well as better working conditions and the job security that they deserve.

“Time and again, Democrats have delivered for America’s auto industry, with every intention of uplifting autoworkers: rescuing the industry after the financial crisis and ensuring America leads the way in the transition to electric vehicles.  Now, the Big Three have the means and the opportunity to invest in their workers, who are central to ensuring American leadership in the clean energy future.

 “America’s hopes are riding on our autoworkers.  It is my hope that UAW and the Big Three will reach agreement on a fair contract as soon as possible.”