[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4307-H4308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     JOINING IN SOLIDARITY WITH UAW

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)

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  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers, including 3,000 members in western 
New York at the Ford Stamping Plant and General Motors plants in 
Tonawanda and Lockport.
  Autoworkers have historically weathered the storm to support the 
automotive industry, through the Great Recession and economic hardship. 
Now, during a time when companies are experiencing record profits, the 
people delivering the goods deserve a contract that recognizes the 
critical role they play in that success.
  UAW members will be an important part of the next generation of 
manufacturing, making electric vehicles more accessible and readily 
available.
  As the September 14 deadline approaches, negotiators must come to the 
table with a contract that includes competitive wages and rewards 
quality work.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in solidarity with the UAW as they 
negotiate a secure future for the workers driving success in the 
automotive industry today.

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