Biden to address UAW strike

President Biden is addressing the decision by the United Auto Workers union to strike, after about 13,000 autoworkers walked off the job at midnight Friday. 

Mr. Biden, a fierce union advocate, is expected to speak Friday morning from the White House Roosevelt Room. 

The strike began after union leaders were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. UAW workers want a four-day, 32-hour work week, for the pay of a five-day, 40-hour week, as well as substantial pay raises. They also want more paid time off and pension benefits, instead of 401K savings plans, among other demands.