Alabama, a familiar battleground area for social justice, once again faces a divide. Many of the workers and families in the Bessemer facility are Black, bringing up the importance of equal rights for all American workers. However, President Biden has promised to be the most “pro-union president.” He promotes a positive outlook towards labor unions, a refreshing perspective that is vitally needed in tense discourse.
A Request to Support Alabama Workers
Recently, several pro-union groups requested Biden support Bessemer, Alabama’s unionization effort. The most important act a president can take, according to these organizations, is to “have worker’s backs when challenging corporate power.” President Biden clearly took this request to heart. While he avoided a direct endorsement of their efforts, Biden supports the need for these workers to fight for better conditions. “The choice to join a union is up to the workers, full stop. Full stop,” Biden states with determination. His clear message urges Bessemer workers to fight for their livelihoods. It is certainly refreshing to have a leader fighting for Americans!
Watch Biden’s Video Address
Watch President Biden’s message about unions, in which he specifically stands in solidarity: Every worker should have a free and fair choice to join a union. pic.twitter.com/2lzbyyii1g — President Biden (@POTUS) March 1, 2021
