Unions Divert Democratic Convention Money to Rally for Worker Rights

[Teamster Jeff]

Traditionally a generous supporter of Democratic conventions, IBEW contributed $1 million to fund the festivities in Denver in 2008. This year, it will instead be writing its check for a “Workers Stand for America” rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 11.

The rally, financed in part by money from IBEW and other unions that would otherwise be going toward the Sept. 3 convention in Charlotte, N.C., will showcase a “second bill of rights” intended to refocus attention on middle-class concerns—jobs, living wages, energy, and educational opportunity. At a Thursday afternoon press conference announcing the initiative, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said both President Obama and top Republican candidate Mitt Romney will be asked to sign the document, along with other elected officials and candidates as a barometer of where they stand on worker’s issues.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/unions-divert-democratic-convention-money-to-rally-for-worker-rights-20120712


I guess having convention in right to work North Carolina is one slap in the face to many.

[Omaha Steve]

1. Yes on the face slap

K&R!

[limpyhobbler]

2. Hopefully the party will get the message.

About what it's doing wrong. And turn it around.

[hay rick]

3. Let me count the slaps.

EFCA, Wisconsin, and TPP for starters.

I want to see Obama sign a document that acknowledges worker's rights. Surely he has a pen with invisible ink that he keeps handy for just such occasions.

Conclusion of the article: "“The trade-union movement has always been of the principle that we reward our friends,” Hill said. Something that the Democrats might want to keep in mind in 2016."