Scott Sauritch, president of United Steelworkers Local 2227, reflects on the 2016 election, revealing frustrations over Hillary Clinton's lack of focus on worker needs, which ultimately impacted his political loyalty. He emphasizes that the working-class sentiment has shifted, noting, "the grunts in the lunchroom love Trump." This change in attitude highlights a growing disconnect between traditional labor union leadership and their members' preferences.
The perception that Democrats do not genuinely care about the working class, especially those without college degrees, is prevalent among many union members. Sauritch's experience underlines how political endorsements do not always align with grassroots sentiments, saying, "I don’t care what you see on TV; the grunts in the lunchroom love Trump," emphasizing a significant shift in loyalty among blue-collar workers.
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