In Bethlehem, Pa., the transition from a steel-powered economy to one driven by warehouses showcases the decline of communal blue-collar jobs replaced by solitary distribution work, weakening political influence.
Warehouse jobs have almost replaced the employment numbers of Bethlehem Steel's heyday, but these workers lack the political cohesion and influence that steelworkers traditionally had, complicating electoral outreach.
Unlike steel mills that fostered strong social ties and political engagement through unions and shared labor experiences, warehouse jobs offer little in the way of community, leaving workers politically fragmented.
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