Why Would a Midwest Union Local Support Two Generally Anti-Union Republicans in Governors' Races?

[wakeme2008]

How one man can direct an Union Political spending.


http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/analysis/203Why Would a Midwest Union Local Support Two Generally Anti-Union Republicans in Governors' Races? -- Part I
Submitted by BuzzFlash on Sun, 04/15/2007 - 4:28pm. Analysis

A BUZZFLASH NEWS ANALYSIS -- PART I

BuzzFlash is, needless to say, a partisan publication on behalf of advocates of democracy and Constitutional principles. We have championed progressive causes for the nearly seven years that we have been online, including the right to unionize men and women in an effort to improve their lives.

However, that being said, not all unions are the same. Indeed, the union movement is going through a turbulent period, after being victimized by the anti-union juggernaut that began under Reagan and has only accelerated. On top of that, a small percentage of unions has had to cope with long-term entrenched leadership that has become a bit like Rove’s dream of perpetual Republican Party rule.
As a case in point, BuzzFlash has been hearing from disenchanted members who belong to Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). Local 150 covers a three-state area (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa) of unionized workers who, for the most part, operate construction equipment and serve as building and industrial complex engineers. Its members are hardworking men and

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[papau]

1. Unions are over 40% GOP workers - so moderate GOP can get endorsed n/t

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[wakeme2008]

2. If you read the aritcle, the head of this Union has given from his own money

only to one candidate, David Duke. So when spending Union money I am not sure he would only go to "moderate GOP".

[papau]

4. I thought the question was Moderate GOP Governor candidates - but I see your point n/t

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[Gman]

3. Labor endorsed Arlon Spector for reelection

over the Democrat in the General Election. Spector is someone who labor can talk to and he will support them. Labor's support got Spector reelected. So it's not unheard of for labor to support a republic.

[papau]

5. Good example - In Arlen's case he had a bad time with Bush justices but has

come back as a member of the minority. I like him, but the cave on judicial appointments was both infuriating and sad.

[Gman]

6. Spector still had to try to survive in the 2 previous years of republic majority

in the Senate. Now that the Democrats have the Senate, he can be more responsive to labor and others without so much fear of retaliation form his party.

[Omaha Steve]

7. The State AFL-CIO endorsed the Republican for Governor

They knew he would win and didn't want to piss him off. Meanwhile the opponent did things like stand the picket line with Goodyear workers.