Scott Sorich, president of United Steelworkers Local 2227, recently received significant public attention for his comments: he said to the writer for new yorkerDespite being a longtime Democrat, he said he would vote for Donald Trump in November. He also said most of the current rank-and-file union members are planning to do the same.
“I don’t care what you see on TV,” Saulich said. “Lunchroom grunts love Trump.”
Union members want fair wages, safe working conditions, and respectful treatment. Unfortunately, their leaders seem to be focused on personal gain.
Steelworkers aren't the only ones who have rallied for Trump. Survey after survey indicates He is clearly the favorite member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
No wonder union members are fleeing Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Democrats receive more than 1 billion dollars Every term, unions, supported by politics and elections, actively turn their backs on the abuses of ordinary people by corrupt union leaders, and the ordinary people are aware of it.
Let's take a look at what Harris has been up to lately. approved A high-profile strike led by Harold Daggett, boss of the International Longshoremen's Association.
Daggett, who reportedly earns $900,000 a year in salary and bonuses, threatened:lameIf he doesn't get the money and contract terms he demands, the economy will suffer. The boss of the Bentley drivers' union is the Justice Department's accused Knowing that he is an “associate” with the Genovese crime family, he cares only about lining his own pockets, not caring about the union workers who want to get back to work and support their families. .
However, no matter how out of touch Daggett and ILA were ( 100% 2023-2024 PAC Money and 97% (donating a portion of its 2021-2022 fund to Democrats) is a rank-and-file member of the union, so Harris and other Democrats have chosen to rally behind an unapologetically displeased union leader.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Washington state rejected the leniency bill. 30% salary increase They called for a strike on behalf of their members and demanded a 40% price increase. Instead of joining picket lines, fat, happy union leaders went on vacation to the beaches of Mexico.
Let's talk about the lack of contact with our dues-paying members. Members should be pleased with such a significant pay increase. However, far left politicians senator bernie sanders (Vermont, I.) and Patty Murray (Washington Democratic Party). publicly supportedTactics of union leaders.
In late August, the U.S. Department of Justice was indicted Two former presidents of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers are suspected of embezzling $20 million from members. Additionally, two former United Auto Workers union leaders recently received prison sentences. 2 years or more For corruption. Despite these accusations, Democratic politicians refused to condemn these union leaders. 98% and 100% Political donations to the Democratic Party. They also could not claim protection for union members who had been betrayed by the leadership. Support for right-to-work laws that would allow workers to leave corrupt unions without risking their jobs was not even mentioned.
Union members want fair wages, safe working conditions, and respectful treatment. Unfortunately, their leaders seem focused on personal gain and treat members as tools to enrich themselves.
Democratic politicians aren't stupid either. They understand all this, yet they are willing to ignore this exploitation and unapologetically support these union leaders to keep the political gravy train going.
Progressive politicians are so quick to side with the corrupt union executives who fund their campaigns that so many exploited union members can't stand Harris and the Democratic Party any more. No wonder they don't want to get involved.
It is only a matter of time before the political influence of this unholy alliance hits them hard during election season. And only then may we finally see this alliance begin to crumble.
