She is correct in that regard, obviously, both in general and specifically in Reagan's case.
His political maturation towards conservatism put him at odds with the socialistic goals of unionized labor.
I consider the statement complimentary and I'm sure Reagan would too.
Perhaps you're right. Perhaps it's too easy to see liberal gremlins everywhere at a time like this. I suppose one should acknowledge that SAG at least made the effort to say something positive.