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lapucelle

(18,250 posts)
8. As long as they are representing labor in collective bargaining with management, they are unions
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 10:59 PM
Jun 2020

We've all read and heard about (and from) some pretty awful union presidents over the years, but I think questioning the legitimacy of any union plays into Republican hands.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
2. CNN has been doing such a fantastic job on Floyd & rooting out the endless trail of hate.
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 09:00 PM
Jun 2020

Kudos to CNN for allowing their anchors & reporters room to run with this.

"Silence is not golden, it can be deadly"

ProfessorGAC

(64,995 posts)
4. Unfortunately, Yes
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 09:04 PM
Jun 2020

He's vowed to get those 4 cops' jobs back. Even after they were charged.
He's scum.

lapucelle

(18,250 posts)
6. I saw this story earlier this week and thought he may have been ousted.
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 09:22 PM
Jun 2020
Amid attention and controversy, Minneapolis police union head has no regrets

Nearing the end of his term, Lt. Bob Kroll is still full of fight.
By Libor Jany Star Tribune
November 3, 2019 — 5:35am


https://www.startribune.com/amid-attention-and-controversy-minneapolis-police-union-head-has-no-regrets/564290012/
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