When Change to Win left the AFL-CIO in 2005, 35% of the labor federation’s revenue left with it. Despite this, Labor provided massive, unprecedented support for political purposes in the last two election cycles. The investments have resulted in a “worker friendly” Congress and White House.
But there are negative results for Labor as well.
The Legal Services Corp., a congressionally chartered, taxpayer entity, is being subjected to a union organizing drive. Presented with a demand for recognition through a card check, the organization has declined insisting on the right to a secret ballot election.
The exercise of this right – under the law – is drawing fire. Supporters of…
As we mentioned yesterday Senator Dodd had a key decision to make. He made it and is staying at banking. This means Senator Harkin, the primary negotiator for the so called EFCA compromise, is likely to chair the Senate committee responsible for the legislation. We will follow this situation closely and keep you updated.
