Democrats are supporting the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union’s efforts to unionize more auto plants as electric vehicles are projected to result in job loss across the industry within the next 10 years.

Democrats in Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included tax incentives for the purchase of certain electric vehicles as well as funding to expand the EV charging network in the U.S.

A group of Democratic senators wrote to auto CEOs on Thursday at Toyota, Tesla, Honda and others urging them not to interfere in union efforts. The

“Many workers had concerns that the transition to electric vehicles would translate to fewer jobs, plant closures, or lower pay. However, the UAW’s securing of a just transition ensures workers at electric vehicle battery plants can earn the same high wages other UAW members earn,” read the lawmakers’ letter.

[That seems a tad nervy, wouldn’t you say? ~ Beege]