Congressman Connie Mack Wants Obama to Ask Auto Union Leader to Step Down

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Congressman-Connie-Mack-wa-by-Paul-Kruger-090409-200.html

by Paul Kruger

This was my fax today to Congressman Mack. 14th district Florida

I read where you suggested that Obama should ask the auto worker's union leader to step down.

I strongly disagree on principle for a couple of reasons none of which have to do who is to blame for the current condition of the US auto industry. ( more on that later )

The union leader is chosen by the members of the union in an election process unlike the CEO's of the auto makers. His obligation is to the members of the union, not to the auto makers. If the members elect him they must believe he is working in their best interest. It is up to them to decide if this is or is not true.

Auto workers are under pressure to grant concessions to the automakers as part of any bail out package. I don't recall reading of any similar demand having been part of the deal for the banks or AIG who already received far more money from Congress. Were their employees asked to make concessions as part of their receipt of cash?

I have no problem asking anyone to renegotiate for the best interest of all provided the same is asked of any company seeking funds. Seeking the removal of the duly elected official of the union is not solving anything. Again...he is responsible to the workers who elected him just as you are responsible to the people who elected you, not to the auto industry.

FULL story at link.

[BR_Parkway]

1. Dear Congressman Mack - after reviewing your voting record, we

find that you are substantially at fault for the current economic mess.

Please clean out your desk and resign at once.

Sincerely,

We, the Tax Payers (your bosses)

[madrchsod]

2. it`s amazing just how fucking stupid the republicans are

well i should say just how scared they are of the prospect of being irrelevant for the foreseeable future..