Both Parties Now Court Unions

Politicians on the left and the right are explicitly competing for union support, even as unions expand into gig work and push for sectoral bargaining. State‑level law reversals (e.g., Michigan, Missouri), high‑profile contract negotiations (Verizon, USPS), and bipartisan overtures suggest labor is becoming a cross‑ideological political lever, not just a Democratic constituency. — If sustained, cross‑party courting of unions could reroute electoral coalitions, spur new labor regulations (like sectoral bargaining), and change how local and national policymakers prioritize industrial policy and worker protections.