Until recently, hardly anyone knew Shawn Fain, but now he is one of the most powerful people in the USA. The new head of the auto union embodies the discontent of American workers – and rails against Trump.
Shawn Fain is a serious man. Even now, surrounded by his people in the hustle and bustle of a demonstration, in the middle of battle cries, clapping, honking, cheering. Everyone wants a selfie with Fain in Toledo, Ohio, in front of the Jeep factory that Fain’s UAW auto union has been on strike for three weeks now. People in red T-shirts hold up signs: “No Justice No Jeeps” or “Record profits = record contracts.” All of this can be seen in the video at Youtube is available.