Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that President Joe Biden ignored President Lula as he crashed into Brazilian flag pole at UN event in violation of protocol.
“The two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere are standing up for human rights around the world and the hemisphere, and that includes workers’ rights,” Biden told Lula.
“Let me be clear, whether it’s the autoworkers union or any other union worker, record corporation profits should mean record contracts for union workers,” Biden said at a separate event launching the new initiative.
His comments came on the sixth day of a strike by 12,700 United Auto Workers members against Ford (F.N), General Motors (GM.N) and Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLAM.MI), who are demanding better pay and benefits.
Biden and Lula, speaking before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the high-level United Nations General Assembly, highlighted the importance of decent jobs, good wages and ensuring that workers benefit from the digital and green energy transitions underway broadly in society.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 77, looked irate during the remarks – while the Brazilian President spoke Biden fumbled with his headset being used for translation.
At the start of his speech, Lula looked at the President and said: “Can you hear me, President Biden? This is a historical moment for Brazil and for the US?”
Again, looking annoyed, he asked: “President Biden can you hear me? You can? Yes, good.”
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