Frustrated blue-collar union bosses rip socialist politicians, warn of labor exodus from Dem party

Leaders of Steamfitters Local 638 in New York City criticized the Democratic Party and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for alienating blue-collar workers, citing progressive policies like open borders as harmful to union members' wages. The union, historically aligned with Democrats, endorsed Donald Trump in 2024 and expressed concern over DSA candidates winning recent New York primaries.