CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS ABOVE: State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-187th, joins striking United Auto Workers members at the Mack Trucks plant in Lower Macungie Township Oct. 10. “Mack Trucks has a great tradition in the Lehigh Valley. I am proud they operate in the district I represent and I was glad to see the investment they made over the past few years. I also respect the hardworking Mack Trucks employees and the members of the UAW – some of whom are part of multigenerational Mack Trucks families. They are friends and important members of our community. As Republican chair of the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee, I am following this situation closely and I am hopeful both sides will be able to reach an agreement that is fair and mutually beneficial in the near future.” ABOVE RIGHT: Mackenzie meets with union members on the picket line and has reached out to the company to speak with them as well.

ABOVE RIGHT: Mackenzie meets with union members on the picket line and has reached out to the company to speak with them as well.