How the UAW abandoned auto-workers to back radicals

The UAW's endorsement of the progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary marks a surprising departure from its traditional support for establishment Democrats. This move, which aligns with a growing trend of unions backing more radical candidates, risks alienating traditional auto-workers who may favor more centrist policies. By backing El-Sayed, the UAW may be signaling a shift towards progressive policies that could upset the union's longstanding ties with establishment figures like former President Biden, potentially reshaping the union's political strategy and internal dynamics.