CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS LEFT: U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild, D-7th, joins striking UAW Local 677 workers Oct. 10 on the picket line at Mack Trucks in Lower Macungie Township. “Workers are the backbone of our economy – it's their hard work, day in and day out, that makes it all happen,” Wild said. “I've got the backs of UAW Local 677 as they strike for the contract they deserve and I'll always stand with workers in our community fighting for their fair share.”

U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild, D-7th, talks with UAW Local 677 workers.

ABOVE: U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild, D-7th, joins U.S. Sen. John Fetterman Oct. 10 in speaking and standing with striking UAW members on the picket line.