Shawn Fain
Shawn Fain is the current president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), a prominent labor union representing over 350,000 workers in the automotive industry in the United States. He has been vocal against former President Donald Trump, calling him a 'scab' and a 'clown,' while also engaging in actions against perceived threats to workers' rights. Recently, he has faced criticism for the UAW's support of tariffs that could negatively impact workers in Canada and Mexico.
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UAW president Shawn Fain praised Mamdani for showing up to picket lines and fighting for better wages.
New York City is closer to electing a democratic socialist mayor. Businesses have mixed feelings
United States· 2025-06-25
UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that GM is showing how strategic auto tariffs work with a massive $4 billion investment.
GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US productionUnited States· 2025-06-11
In a recent Lever Time interview, the United Automobile Workers president, Shawn Fain, summed up the discordant political moment.
Trump’s tariffs are reckless – but they hold a key lesson for Democrats | David Sirota
United Kingdom· 2025-04-15
UAW president Shawn Fain’s position on tariffs was particularly hurtful to John D'Agnolo.
‘We’re not friends’: Canadian union leaders call out American counterparts for supporting Trump’s auto tariffs
Canada· 2025-04-06
UAW president Shawn Fain praised Trump for enacting major tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts.
Sen. Schumer slams United Auto Workers union for supporting Trump tariffsUnited States· 2025-04-06
Shawn Fain, UAW President, supports Trump's tariffs as a means to bring jobs back to the USA.
USA: Trump startet Handelskrieg und verhängt Zölle auf Importe - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-03
The leader of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, has praised the president's actions.
El mapa que muestra la compleja producción de un auto entre México, Canadá y EE UU (y qué efecto tendrán los aranceles de Trump)
Venezuela· 2025-04-02
Pannebecker mentioned Shawn Fain, the president of the UAW, as someone who has recently supported Donald Trump's tariff plan.
Trump's auto tariff plan means he 'kept his promise' to union workers, leader saysUnited States· 2025-03-28
Shawn Fain, the UAW’s president, applauded Trump for stepping up to end the free trade disaster.
Why Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos could backfire | Steven GreenhouseUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the tariffs are a major step in the right direction for autoworkers.
Trump presses ahead with auto tariffs, ratcheting up trade war
Guyana· 2025-03-27
Shawn Fain, the chairman of the United Auto Workers, praised the US government for ending the 'free trade disaster' affecting the working class.
Neue US-Autozölle: Ungehaltene Reaktionen aus EU und Kanada - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-03-27
UAW President Shawn Fain praised Trump's tax for potentially bringing thousands of good-paying auto jobs back to the U.S.
Ngành xe hơi lo ngại vì thuế của ông Trump
Vietnam· 2025-03-27
Shawn Fain praised Trump's new decree as a step 'in the right direction' for workers in the automotive industry.
Trump trappar upp handelskrig – nya tullar på bilar
Sweden· 2025-03-27
UAW President Shawn Fain stated that Trump’s tariffs are a major step in the right direction for autoworkers and blue-collar communities.
UAW praises Trump's 25% tariff on auto importsUnited States· 2025-03-27
Shawn Fain is the President of the UAW who explains the decision to strike.
People aren’t just laughing at corporate culture in ‘Severance’ Season 2. They’re pushing backUnited States· 2025-03-21
UAW President Shawn Fain endorsed former Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024.
Auto unions in Canada, U.S. at odds over tariffsCanada· 2025-03-06
