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NY Union Gives Interview Comments On Visit

NY Union Gives Interview Comments On Visit

New York City’s union leaders are speaking out against President Joe Biden, with some even hinting at a possible shift in support towards former President Donald Trump. Leaders of blue-collar unions in the Big Apple met with Trump at his tower, where issues such as immigration, crime, and high prices were discussed. These leaders, who traditionally vote Democratic, expressed frustration with the current state of affairs and seemed to find common ground with the former president.

One of the leaders present at the meeting was Steamfitters Local 638 president Bobby Bartels. He shared his views on the current political climate, saying that Democrats are pushing working-class Americans toward the Republican side. Bartels also expressed concerns about immigration, stating that his union is tired of tax dollars being spent on it. He noted that the members of his union are patriotic and love their country, but feel that the government is not addressing their needs.

Following the meeting, Bartels told a local TV station that he conducted a poll among his 9,000 members, which showed that Trump is currently leading Biden three to one. This indicates that there may be significant support for the former president among the working class in New York City. The atmosphere at the meeting was positive, with chants of “USA! USA!” breaking out among the crowd of union workers as Trump arrived. Bartels also stated that it was great to see the former president come out and engage with blue-collar workers.

A shift in support towards Trump is not unique to New York City. Unions in other working-class enclaves, such as Michigan and Ohio, are also expressing frustration with the current administration. The focus on electric vehicle mandates, which threatens to shut down factories and put hundreds of people out of work, has contributed to this shift. Teamsters President Sean O’Brien met with Trump earlier this year and the union made a $45,000 donation to the Republican National Committee, the first in decades.

On the other hand, President Biden received an endorsement from the Building Trades Union during his speech at their Washington conference. The union, which represents 250,000 workers, praised Biden for his infrastructure law and promised to support him. However, some critics believe that the union’s endorsement may not reflect the views of all its members, especially those who are feeling disillusioned with the current administration.

During his speech, Biden made a controversial statement about physical violence towards Trump, saying, “Think about the guys you grew up with who you’d like to get into a corner and just give them a straight left.” He quickly added that he was not advocating for violence against the former president. This remark has been met with criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it is unbecoming for a president to talk about assaulting his political opponent.

The endorsement from the Building Trades Union and the meeting between union leaders and Trump highlights the importance of the working-class vote in upcoming elections. It also shows that the issues facing these workers, such as immigration, crime, and high prices, are resonating with them and influencing their political decisions. As the 2022 midterm elections approach, it will be interesting to see how these unions and their members will vote and the impact it will have on the outcome.

Written by Mark Stevens - April 28, 2024