Two leaders of a prominent New York City union have criticized the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for being out of touch with blue-collar workers. Robert 'Bobby' Bartels, Jr., the business manager of Steamfitters Local 638, told Fox News Digital that he believes DSA members are 'communists' and do not represent the working class. The union, which has historically supported Democratic candidates, endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Bartels criticized DSA candidates who won recent primary elections, including Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York's 13th Congressional District and Claire Valdez in New York's 7th Congressional District. He argued that the Democratic Party is moving too far to the left and that many blue-collar workers are leaving the party as a result. Bartels also described Democrats in power as 'narcissists' and expressed frustration with progressive policies that he believes have failed.
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Union Leaders Criticize Democrats, Warn of Labor Shift
By The Unbiased Times AI
June 28, 2026 • 10:13 PM
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The reporting from Yahoo and Fox News is largely consistent, focusing on the criticism from union leaders against the Democratic Party and DSA. Both sources highlight the union's endorsement of Donald Trump and the concerns about the party's leftward shift. There is no significant divergence in the framing of the story between the two outlets.
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