UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
  • About
    • UAW CONSTITUTION
    • PROCEEDINGS BOOKS
    • EXECUTIVE BOARD
    • REGIONS
    • UAW-LUCA
    • COMMUNITY SERVICE
    • SOLIDWEB
    • STRIKE FAQ
    • DUES FAQ
    • MORE INFORMATION
  • Ethics
    • ETHICAL PRACTICE CODES
    • ETHICS HOTLINE FAQ
    • ETHICS HOTLINE: 877-866-9682 
    • ETHICS ONLINE FORM
    • ETHICS REFORMS OVERVIEW / UAW ETHICS OFFICER
  • Members
    • WEINGARTEN RIGHTS CARD
    • 2023 SBC RESOLUTIONS
    • AUTO BARGAINING
      • ARAMARK
      • JONES LANG LASALLE
    • UAW WOMEN
    • STANDING COMMITTEES
      • UAW WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
      • CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
      • CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
      • UNION LABEL
      • CITIZENSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE (CAP)
      • EDUCATION
      • CONSUMER AFFAIRS
      • CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
      • VETERANS
      • COMMUNITY SERVICES
      • UAW WOMEN
    • RETIREES
    • IEB ELECTIONS
      • 2022 IEB Elections
      • 2023 RUN-OFF ELECTION INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT CANDIDATE FORUM
      • 2022 INTERNATIONAL OFFICER CAMPAIGN LITERATURE (2023 RUN-OFF)
      • 2023 IEB ELECTION COUNTS
    • TALK TO US!
    • EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
    • HEALTH & SAFETY
    • TECHNICAL OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL (TOP)
    • LOCAL UNION LOG IN
    • SOLIDARITY
    • SOLIDARY MAGAZINE OPT-IN
    • UAW CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
  • Take Action
  • BIG 3
    • GM
    • FORD
    • STELLANTIS
  • Press
  • Organize
    • AUTOWORKERS: STAND UP!
    • NO UNION = NO RIGHTS
    • CONTACT UAW ORGANIZING
    • A WORKER HAS A RIGHT
  • News
    • MEDIA COVERAGE
  • UAW Made
    • AUTOMOBILES
    • PRODUCTS & SERVICES
  • Monitor
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
Featured, News, Politics

“The Answer is Solidarity”: New UAW Video Calls for Working Class Unity Against Donald Trump

In a new video, UAW President Shawn Fain outlines the stakes of this election, and the UAW’s political strategy centered on building working class unity to take on Donald Trump and the billionaire class, building off of the Stand Up Strike victories of 2023. 

The video can be accessed here, and the media is invited to use the footage. 

“What we win or lose now,” says UAW President Shawn Fain, “will impact every single contract negotiation, every new organizing campaign, whether we go forwards or backwards for a generation. Everything is at stake.” 

“Last fall, America’s autoworkers said it was time to stand up. We united the entire working class. That’s the winning formula.” 

“The dream of a man like Donald Trump is that the vast majority of working-class people will remain divided. They divide us by race. They divide us by gender, by who we love, or where we were born. That’s the game of the wealthy: divide and conquer.” 

“There is only one answer to the threat we face as a nation. The answer is solidarity.” 

The new video comes on the heels of a two major Harris-Walz campaign events with the UAW in Michigan, following the union’s endorsement of Harris for President last week. 

August 9, 2024
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/solidarityistheanswer2.png 964 1459 Justin Mayhugh https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/uaw-logo-white-transparent-trademark-300x300.png Justin Mayhugh2024-08-09 14:02:382024-09-11 17:25:13“The Answer is Solidarity”: New UAW Video Calls for Working Class Unity Against Donald Trump
You might also like
Photo of UAW President Shawn Fain speaking with a UAW member.President Fain Statement on Donald Trump’s Recent Remarks Disparaging American Autoworkers
Photo of Vice President Kamala Harris meeting with UAW members at Local 900. Photo by Charles Mitchell.UAW Poll Shows Member Support for Harris Growing Significantly in Battleground States as Union’s Member Engagement Program Delivers Results
Stellantis UAW Local 230 PDCIn First Strike Authorization Vote at Stellantis, UAW Members at Los Angeles Parts Center Overwhelmingly Approve a Walkout if U.S. Investments Aren’t Made
Photo of the UAW Local 42 Volkswagen Bargaining Committee in Chattanooga, TN.Volkswagen Chattanooga Workers Slammed with Crippling Health Care Costs—One in Three Struggles to Afford Auto Giant’s Subpar Insurance
UAW President Shawn Fain Addresses Non-Union Autoworkers on Livestream, Urges Them to Stand UpUAW President Shawn Fain Addresses Non-Union Autoworkers, Urges Them to Stand Up
UAW Wheel logoUAW Goes to Washington with Campaign to Keep the Promise at Stellantis

STAY UPDATED

MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS: GET UAW ACTION UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE. TEXT “JOIN” TO 99795. SIGN UP FOR UAWIRE AND GET UAW ACTION UPDATES VIA EMAIL: Sign Up

Recent Posts

  • Important Update for UAW Stellantis Members from Director Kevin Gotinsky June 5, 2025
  • UAW President Shawn Fain Rallies with Detroit Members Behind Rev. Kinloch for Detroit Mayor June 4, 2025
  • UAW Releases New Video on Andrew Cuomo’s Failures for Working-Class New Yorkers June 2, 2025

Solidarity Magazine

Solidarity Magazine New Member Issue 2024
UAW Logo

UAW SOLIDARITY HOUSE

8000 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48214

(313) 926-5000

Union Plus Logo

Connect

  • Press Inquiries
  • Get UAW Action Alerts – Text “JOIN” to “99795”
  • Get Email Updates

Organize

  • Non-Union Autoworkers Stand Up!
  • Want to Organize with the UAW?

Latest News

Important Update for UAW Stellantis Members from Director Kevin Gotinsky

https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UAW-Wheel-Logo-Yellow-on-Blue-850x478-1.png 478 850 Chris Skelly https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/uaw-logo-white-transparent-trademark-300x300.png Chris Skelly2025-06-05 17:20:182025-06-05 17:54:29Important Update for UAW Stellantis Members from Director Kevin Gotinsky

UAW President Shawn Fain Rallies with Detroit Members Behind Rev. Kinloch for Detroit Mayor

https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kinloch2.jpg 866 2048 Justin Mayhugh https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/uaw-logo-white-transparent-trademark-300x300.png Justin Mayhugh2025-06-04 11:01:282025-06-04 11:02:35UAW President Shawn Fain Rallies with Detroit Members Behind Rev. Kinloch for Detroit Mayor

UAW Releases New Video on Andrew Cuomo’s Failures for Working-Class New Yorkers

https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC00872-scaled-e1748890597855.jpg 1263 2560 Justin Mayhugh https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/uaw-logo-white-transparent-trademark-300x300.png Justin Mayhugh2025-06-02 14:57:472025-06-02 15:42:00UAW Releases New Video on Andrew Cuomo’s Failures for Working-Class New Yorkers
People's Voice Winner Award
Webby Award Logo

© 2023 UAW - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Privacy Policy  |  iSynergy Website Design
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Youtube
  • Vimeo
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Meet with UAW Members, Leaders, at UAW Local 900...Photo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the UAW Local 900 union hall in Wayne, MI on August 8, 2024.Photo of then-U.S. Senator Kamala Harris walking the picket line with UAW members on strike at General Motors.In New Video, UAW Contrasts Trump’s Failures with Harris’ Results for Lordstown...
Scroll to top
Get Member Info

Get Member Updates

This secure form is for collecting your information for union communication purposes only.

  • Used for member verification purposes only. Numbers only. Ex: 1234
  • Numbers only. Ex: 2330