Sen. Tim Scott was accused by the striking United Auto Workers union of violating the National Labor Relations Act on Thursday, the same day he raised $1 million for his 2024 presidential campaign.
The formal complaint against the South Carolina Republican was filed by UAW President Shawn Fain, a document filed with the National Labor Relations Board shows.
The complaint stems from comments made by the White House candidate during a rally in Iowa on Monday, in which Scott, 58, invoked former President Ronald Reagan’s famous response to a strike by federal air traffic controllers in 1981.
“I think Ronald Reagan gave us a great example when federal employees decided they were going to strike,” Scott said.
“He said, ‘If you go on strike, you’re fired.’ A simple concept for me, as long as we can use it once again.”
The UAW filed a complaint against Senator Tim Scott for violating the National Labor Relations Act. AP
Reagan made good on his threat, firing more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers and banning them from ever working for the federal government again.
Fain contends that Scott’s appointment of Reagan, as the employer of his campaign staff, “interfered with, restrained, or coerced employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in Section 7 of the Act.” [National Labor Relations Act]”Threatening” them with adverse consequences if they engage in protected and concerted activities.
“Just another example of how the boss class abuses the working class in America, employers intentionally violating labor law with little to no repercussions,” Fain tweeted, referring to Scott’s comments.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is responsible for the formal complaint against the South Carolina Republican. AP
“It’s time for stronger laws to protect workers’ rights!!”
Fain’s complaint comes as thousands of UAW workers remain on strike, refusing to work for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis unless they receive 40% wage increases, shorter work weeks and increased benefits.
However, it’s not all bad for Scott.
Sen. Tim Scott cited Ronald Reagan’s response to a strike by federal air traffic controllers in 1981 and said the former president set a “great example when federal employees decided they were going to strike.” CJ GUNTHER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
He raised $1 million in 24 hours, after hosting events in New York City and Charleston, a campaign official confirmed to The Post.
The windfall comes less than a week before the second GOP primary debate in Simi Valley, California, which incidentally takes place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Scott is currently tied for sixth place in the GOP primary race, with an average of 2.2% support, according to a polling average from RealClearPolitics.
However, the lawmaker is doing better in polls in key states with early nominations.
Scott wins 6% of the vote in New Hampshire, according to a CNN/University of New Hampshire poll released Wednesday.
And in Iowa, he has 7% support, according to a Fox Business poll released Wednesday.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain argued that Tim Scott’s Reagan quote “interfered with, restrained or coerced employees in the exercise of rights guaranteed” by the National Labor Relations Act. REUTERS
“Tim looks forward to returning to the debate stage to draw serious political distinctions between the candidates,” campaign spokesman Matt Gorman told the Hill on Thursday.
“Whether it’s the economy, parental rights or his vision for the country, Tim is prepared to talk to voters, be the adult in the room and show why he is the strongest candidate to beat Joe Biden,” he added. .
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