Kansas City's top ranking politico joined the auto worker picket line today.
Here's the basics of his talk . . .
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was in attendance, showing his support for the working class.
"We are going to stand for every worker -- not just in Kansas City, not just in the Midwest, but in all of America -- to get what they are owed," Lucas said.
"And what you are owed is justice, what you are owed is fair pay, what you are owed are benefits, what you are owed is healthcare, and what you are owed is just a little bit of what the CEO gets."
The strikes have already made a major impact on the U.S. economy, resulting in more than $1 billion in loses so far.
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https://kansasreflector.com/2023/09/27/this-is-what-democracy-looks-like-kansas-city-rally-supports-laid-off-union-autoworkers/KC-area UAW members rally as strike continues against automakers
Kansas City-area autoworkers are showing their support for the thousands of United Auto Workers union members on strike across the country.
'This is what democracy looks like': Kansas City rally supports laid off union autoworkers - Kansas Reflector
The UAW Local 31 hosted a "red shirt rally" and food drive in support of local auto workers who have been laid off because of the national strike against major car makers.
Kansas UAW workers rally for deal with automakers
Workers and local politicians rallied for an end to contract negotiations between the UAW and the big three: General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.
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