Biden is trying to turbocharge the market for electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent China from solidifying its grip on a growing industry.
However, some in the UAW fear the transition will cost jobs because electric vehicles require fewer people to assemble.
China is the dominant manufacturer of electric vehicles and batteries.
Some environmental groups, conscious of how labor remains crucial to securing support for climate programs, have expressed support for the strike.
Former President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, sees an opportunity to drive a wedge between Biden and workers.
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