UAW hits Musk, Trump with federal labor charges over union-busting comments
- The United Auto Workers filed federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their comments applauding the practice of firing employees who threaten to strike.
- Under federal law, it is illegal to fire workers who threaten to strike.
- Trump has been vying for the labor vote in the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris, though the UAW has already endorsed the vice president.
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