Dunay: Democrats’ support of labor unions will lead to success in 2016

[Omaha Steve]

http://dailyorange.com/2015/03/dunay-democrats-support-of-labor-unions-will-lead-to-success-in-2016/

By Eric Dunay The liberal's life

Last week, Wisconsin Governor and possible 2016 GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker signed right-to-work legislation into law — making Wisconsin the 25th state with such statutes that constrict labor unions from accomplishing their main objectives.

That same morning, Vice President Joe Biden came out swinging against Walker in front of the International Association of Firefighters. Biden said, “(He’s) not looking for striped shirt guys. (He’s) looking for black shirts, not referees.” Biden’s statement criticizes Walker’s belief that this legislation takes a neutral angle.

As we barrel on, picking up steam and heading into the 2016 election season, it is becoming more and more apparent that the Democrats need to take a stand. It is imperative that they act on polarizing issues such as income inequality, state pensions and entitlement plans.

And a promise and a plan to reform organized labor in the United States could assure a victory for Democrats.

FULL story at link.

[kimbutgar]

1. Unions are the working person's lobbyists in the workplace

[jwirr]

2. I also strongly support their opposition to TPP. I don't think we can stop it without them.

[prairierose]

3. I sure hope this prediction...

is true and that this tactic works. We sure need something to work in our favor.