The boss of the United Auto Workers union said Tesla workers are 'scraping to get by' so that 'greedy people like Elon Musk can build more rocket ships'

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 07:26

People in red union t-shirts carry a Stand Up sign as they march throughout downtown Detroit. — UAW President Shawn Fain marches with UAW members through downtown Detroit on September 15, 2023.
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The United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain defended worker demands for a 40% pay increase.
He appeared on CBS on Sunday saying a pay rise won't stop automakers from making "billions in profits."
He also criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk, calling him "greedy."

The United Auto Workers union boss defended worker demands for higher wages by slamming "greedy people like Elon Musk" for what he called "pitiful" pay at Tesla.