Supporting unions will reinvigorate the middle class

Why have many American workers abandoned the Democratic Party?

During the last 50 years, Republicans have systematically weakened the unions, historically a Democratic Party base. This has led to members’ distrust of union leadership and of its endorsement of Democratic candidates.

Union membership among workers has dwindled from 1-in-3 in 1960 to 1-in-10 today. Yet Democrats have failed to successfully oppose Republicans’ weakening of unions.

Additionally, Republican policies promoting extreme wealth inequality have also been key to impeding upward mobility for American workers left behind. H...