UAW’s confrontational leader makes gains in strike talks, but some wonder: Has he reached too far?
Amidst the ongoing strikes led by the United Auto Workers (UAW) against Detroit’s automakers, the union’s leader, Shawn Fain, has emerged as a bold and confrontational figure. His stance reflects the frustration of workers who contend that they have faced hardships for years while the automakers have reaped billions in profits. Fain’s demands for better pay and benefits have been audacious, embodying the spirit of resistance that characterizes these strikes. However, as the strikes persist,...