AFL-CIO Tour Bus Stop in St. Louis Fights to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

St. Louis-area union members held a rally and press conference Friday to hold Rep. Ann Wagner accountable for betraying working people by voting for the disastrous federal budget bill and delaying its cuts until after the 2026 midterms, when she’s up for re-election.

A part of the AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better In a Union” bus tour, the event featured remarks from a variety of local unions, including the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council, American Postal Workers Union (APWU), AFGE, and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). After the speeches, a group of union members delivered an oversized letter to Wagner, outlining workers’ grievances with the harmful legislation she supported.

“We are here to advocate for safe workplaces, comprehensive benefits and job security for the working people,” said St. Louis Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Robbie Robertson. “The goal is to provide working people with the stability and peace of mind they need to support themselves and their families. The unions are here to build a stronger economy by fighting for freedom, fairness, and security for the working people.”