The United Auto Workers applauds President Joe Biden’s strong affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment and his commitment to ensuring that women in this country have full equality under the law. For more than 50 years, the UAW has fought for gender equity in the workplace, and we stand united in support of this landmark step toward achieving true gender justice for all Americans.

President Biden’s statement that “no one should be discriminated against based on their sex” resonates deeply with the mission of our Women’s Department, which works to address the inequities created by race, class, and gender in our workplaces and communities. This mission is rooted in our ongoing struggle to eradicate discrimination in hiring, pay, promotion, training, seniority protection, and retention.

The UAW has consistently advocated for fairness and equality for workers of all backgrounds. Our fight for a fairer, more just society continues, and the passage of the ERA is a critical step toward ensuring that all people, regardless of sex, are guaranteed equal rights and protections under the law.