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Lee-Lee

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1. Labors biggest problem is that our politicians take them for granted

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Mon Jun 30, 2014, 09:01 AM

Jun 2014

Because they know they will never endorse or fund a rethug.

So union support really only matters in the primary. In the general it's considered a given, and that means it really doesn't have to be earned. So it isn't- a fee strong words about how a candidate values organized labor, the turn around and have to actually "earn" that corporate money.

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Labor Unions Have a Choice: Fight Back or Die [View all] xchrom Jun 2014 OP

Labors biggest problem is that our politicians take them for granted Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #1

Without "solidarity", there can be no labor movement. Simple as that. nt Romulox Jun 2014 #2

I've argued this point a thousand times. mountain grammy Jun 2014 #3

It cuts both ways. Lots of Toyotas and Hondas in the local school parking lot. Romulox Jun 2014 #4

Well De Leonist Jun 2014 #5

Can you blame people for wanting a better education for their kids? Romulox Jun 2014 #6

I'm not arguing against Unions or Living Wages.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #8

"Solidarity" means everyone supporting one another. If you abandon it as a principle, you Romulox Jun 2014 #9

Bingo. Well said. Populist_Prole Jun 2014 #10

I wasn't saying that it was right.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #11

The more money Wall St has, the less freedom we all have. raouldukelives Jun 2014 #7