MILWAUKEE, WI — For years in Illinois and around the country, Democrats have largely been seen as the party that supports unions and gets that support back at election time. So, it could have been a surprise when the leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant she says it was an important moment to witness.

Bryant says Republicans need to better direct their message of support for unions.

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