Ford Worker Suspended for Heckling Trump at Plant Tour Receives Union Support and Crowdfunding Backing
A Ford worker who heckled President Donald Trump during a plant tour in Dearborn has received support from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which condemned the president's response as "vulgar". The employee, TJ Sabula, 40, was suspended following an exchange with Trump on Tuesday.
According to UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Sabula is a proud member of a strong and fighting union who has the right to express his views. "He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job," Dickerson said.
The union will ensure that Sabula receives full protection under the contract language safeguarding his job and rights as a union member. However, workers should never be subjected to such behavior by anyone, including the President of the United States, she added.
Sabula had shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump in reference to accusations that the Trump administration is covering up an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender and former associate of Trump. In response, Trump gave him a middle finger and mouthed "fuck you" twice.
U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell have also spoken out in support of Sabula. Tlaib said, "He's right. The president is, in fact, protecting pedophiles... Don't come to my district and expect a warm welcome. Release the Epstein files!"
Two GoFundMe campaigns for Sabula have raised over $450,000, with both fundraisers deemed legitimate by their organizers.
The incident highlights the tension between workers who speak out against the administration's policies and those who are subjected to such behavior. As one supporter put it, "If you're going to come to my district and expect a warm welcome, you'd better have done your homework on how to treat people with respect."
A Ford worker who heckled President Donald Trump during a plant tour in Dearborn has received support from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which condemned the president's response as "vulgar". The employee, TJ Sabula, 40, was suspended following an exchange with Trump on Tuesday.
According to UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Sabula is a proud member of a strong and fighting union who has the right to express his views. "He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job," Dickerson said.
The union will ensure that Sabula receives full protection under the contract language safeguarding his job and rights as a union member. However, workers should never be subjected to such behavior by anyone, including the President of the United States, she added.
Sabula had shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump in reference to accusations that the Trump administration is covering up an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender and former associate of Trump. In response, Trump gave him a middle finger and mouthed "fuck you" twice.
U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell have also spoken out in support of Sabula. Tlaib said, "He's right. The president is, in fact, protecting pedophiles... Don't come to my district and expect a warm welcome. Release the Epstein files!"
Two GoFundMe campaigns for Sabula have raised over $450,000, with both fundraisers deemed legitimate by their organizers.
The incident highlights the tension between workers who speak out against the administration's policies and those who are subjected to such behavior. As one supporter put it, "If you're going to come to my district and expect a warm welcome, you'd better have done your homework on how to treat people with respect."
I'm kinda impressed that TJ Sabula spoke up against Trump, even if he might've crossed a line or two... I mean, who doesn't love the idea of having your voice heard, right? 
The fact that the UAW is backing him and has his back is pretty cool too. It shows they're not afraid to stand up for their members.
like what's next? is the uaw really gonna let him get away with this kind of treatment? sabula's got some guts for speaking out but i'm low-key worried about the repercussions for him and others who might speak up in the future 
meanwhile, those gofundme campaigns are a great way to show support and send a message to trump that his behavior won't be tolerated 
Trump gets middle finger from Ford worker for trying to cover up Epstein scandal... what's the matter, dude?! 
He can't handle a little criticism from someone who's actually looking out for truth. I mean, come on, if UAW supports Sabula and his family, why shouldn't he be getting a slap on the wrist instead of being suspended? It's all about power and control, not about treating people with respect... or basic human decency! 
. Guess some people are willing to speak out against the powers that be... 
I gotta say, this whole situation is just wild 
. And now Sabula's getting all this union support and crowdfunding backing? It's about time people stand up for themselves, especially when they're being disrespected like that 
. I'm glad the UAW is looking out for their member, but it's also kinda sad that we need to have these kinds of incidents to remind us of what's not cool 
. Anyway, I hope Sabula gets his job back and continues to speak truth to power 
.
guess that's what happens when ur not careful w/ who u disagree w/... and now he's got a bunch of ppl rooting 4 him on gofundme w/ like over $400k 
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The UAW doing the right thing by standing up for Sabula is a good start, but it's about time someone took Trump down a peg.
. Bring it on! 
I just think the President's response was completely unacceptable 
. As a parent, it's heartbreaking to see someone being bullied or disrespected in that way, especially by someone who's supposed to be in a position of power 
. The fact that he's received so much support from the UAW and other politicians is amazing 
, but I wish more people were speaking out against Trump's behavior 
. It's not just about freedom of speech, it's about treating others with respect and dignity 
. Can't we all just get along? 
The UAW is totally backing him up, which is awesome. It's about time someone called Trump out for his shady behavior. I mean, who hasn't heard about the Epstein scandal? 
I'm low-key impressed by TJ Sabula's spunk 
especially when it comes to sensitive topics like pedophilia 
. It takes a lot of courage to call out the big guys, and Sabula should get major props 
.
, because they're all about protecting workers' rights 
and community support 
. It just goes to show that when we stand together, we can make a real difference 
We need more people like him, who aren't afraid to ruffle some feathers and fight for what's right 
. 
.
... maybe TJ's actions will be seen as part of that, even if they were unorthodox.
. It's like what my grandma used to say: "You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails." Sabula might've gotten suspended, but he also got support from people who actually care about workers' rights and freedom of speech 