State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks to legislation repealing Michigan’s anti-union “right-to-work” laws on March 8, 2023, at the state Capitol in Lansing.
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023 — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced tonight that a strike will commence at midnight. Hundreds of thousands of auto workers’ contracts expired at this time, with no consensus on negotiations. Other Michigan workers have also gone on strike this week, including workers at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Ascension Health. State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) issued the following statement in support of the efforts by Michigan workers:
“Michigan is the home of the modern American labor movement, and this action is showing the world that we are the home of its future. Autoworkers at plants in Michigan and across the nation helped create unprecedented profits, and their demand to share in that success is thoroughly warranted. My great grandfather was a proud UAW member and part of his local’s bargaining unit. My family and so many others stand in solidarity because we know the value of a strong union like the UAW fighting for its members. I will always stand in solidarity with workers as they fight for the pay and benefits they deserve.”
House Democrats have a long history of firmly standing in support of hardworking Michigan families, and since gaining majority this year, the lawmakers have made historic strides to uplift the workers who keep Michigan running by repealing anti-worker “right-to-work” laws, re-establishing prevailing wage, restoring collective bargaining rights and helping to keep more money in Michiganders’ pockets.