AAH #668 - Why Does Shawn Fain Want to Damage the Detroit Automakers?
About this episode
The episode dives into the ongoing UAW strike and the leadership of Shawn Fain, exploring the complexities of labor negotiations with Detroit automakers. Notable guests discuss the implications of Fain's strategies, including his push for a historic contract and the potential impact on the industry. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by automakers in the EV transition, labor costs, and the broader socio-economic context influencing union support. The episode features insights from labor experts and industry insiders, making it a rich discussion on the future of labor relations in the automotive sector.
Delorean DMC-12
"...t one of the most famous cars in the world is the DeLorean DMC twelve. Anybody knows, you know, the back to ..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...g one hundred and ten thousand dollars, you know, escalades or Grand wagoneers. So one of the reasons that it..."
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
"... and ten thousand dollars, you know, escalades or Grand wagoneers. So one of the reasons that it's shrunk is simply..."
Ford Fusion
"...s now, over a decade. I mean, Ford Atlanta making fusions was an eighteen hour car they you know, and now w..."
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