UAW Files Complaint Against Tim 'Fire Striking Workers' Scott
The United Auto Workers filed a National Labor Relations Board complaint against Republican Sen. Tim Scott on Thursday for publicly saying striking employees should be fired in response to a question about the UAW's ongoing and popular walkouts.
The complaint, first reported by The Intercept, argues that Scott unlawfully "threatened employees with adverse consequences if they engage in protected, concerted activity" by declaring, "You strike, you're fired."
Scott, a 2024 presidential candidate, made the remark during a campaign event in Iowa, where he invoked former President Ronald Reagan's termination of more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers—who, unlike the striking autoworkers, were federal employees.
"I think Ronald Reagan gave us a great example when federal employees decided they were going to strike," said Scott, who proceeded to bash the UAW's demands for better pay and benefits and a shorter workweek.