“I think it's just a testament to Michigan here as a microcosm of what's going on in this country right now. Working-class people have been left behind… these are some of the best times in the history of our nation… corporations are doing well, the rich are taking all the profits… and people are struggling to be able to afford to pay the bills,”

Shawn Fain · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Fain described Michigan as a microcosm of working-class people being left behind despite corporations doing well.