Democratic Leaders Visit Striking Auto Workers, Voice Support for Fair Wages Amid Record Profits

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visiting striking autoworkers in Detroit to show support
Unions are a key Democratic constituency, giving political dimension to strike
Jeffries says workers deserve to share in auto companies' record profits
Rep. Ro Khanna also expresses solidarity with UAW workers
Workers want good pay, union jobs as auto industry transitions to EVs

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