UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Alleging They Tried to ‘Threaten and Intimidate Workers’

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to “threaten and intimidate workers” at a recent unionization drive.

The charges, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, allege that both Trump and Musk engaged in unfair labor practices by making public statements and using social media to undermine efforts by workers to organize and bargain collectively.

In a statement, UAW President Ray Curry said, “No worker should have to face intimidation or threats from their employer or anyone else while exercising their right to organize and join a union.”

The union alleges that Trump and Musk’s actions created a hostile environment that made it difficult for workers to freely choose whether to join the UAW.

The charges come as the UAW and other labor organizations are pushing for greater protections for workers and stronger enforcement of labor laws.

Trump and Musk have not publicly commented on the charges.

The UAW is seeking remedies that include reinstating workers who were terminated for their union activities and instructing both Trump and Musk to cease and desist from interfering with workers’ rights to organize.

Legal experts say that cases like this are rare but not unprecedented, as high-profile figures have faced similar allegations in the past.

The NLRB will now investigate the charges and determine whether there is merit to the UAW’s claims.

Overall, this case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by workers and unions in their efforts to organize and advocate for better working conditions.