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Leaders of two major labor unions have parted ways with the Democratic National Committee over disagreements with its current direction. Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders cited concerns about the party’s approach to engaging working-class communities and adapting to present challenges. Supporters of their move argue the DNC is failing to evolve and include key voices, while party officials defend the leadership's strategy as inclusive and electorally effective.