Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) attends a "Politics and Pie" town hall at Phenix Hall in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S., August 25, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed a labor complaint against Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Tim Scott after his suggestion that auto workers on strike should be terminated. Scott doubled down on Friday after the complaint against him and said UAW "is one of the most corrupt and scandal-plagued unions" in the United States. * The automakers have proposed 20% raises over 4-1/2 years, while the UAW is seeking 40%.

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Persons: Tim Scott, Elizabeth Frantz, Shawn Fain, Scott's, Scott, Ronald Reagan, Kanishka Singh, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S, SC, Phenix Hall, REUTERS, Rights, United Auto Workers, UAW, Republican, National Labor Relations Board, Detroit, General Motors, Chrysler, GM, Thomson Locations: Concord , New Hampshire, U.S, United States, United, Washington