"Unions' euphoria gives way to worry; Financial crisis has labor on the defensive" by Michael Kranish, Globe Staff | December 4, 2008
WASHINGTON - After spending more than $300 million and providing thousands of foot soldiers to help elect Barack Obama, labor unions looked forward to good economic times, a warm relationship with a president for the first time in eight years, and quick passage of legislation designed to boost membership.
But the financial crisis has jolted unions, weakening their position at the bargaining table and prompting calls to delay the pro-union legislation....
But BANK BAILOUTS are not delayed! The UNIONS got SNOOKERED, too!
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Instead of being able to call in their chits for having helped elect Obama, union leaders are facing an array of crises, including layoffs, bankruptcies, contract concessions, and rising costs for healthcare and other services. But if Obama had lost, AFL-CIO policy director Thea Lee said, "it would be much more terrifying."
Why? What difference would it have made? He's already climbing down from all the glorious rhetoric and promises!
Union leaders said they are particularly grateful that Obama appears to be focusing his economic stimulus plan on creating jobs and has expressed general support for helping automakers, though the president-elect declined yesterday to endorse their recovery plans until after the congressional hearings today and tomorrow.
AmeriKa's union leaders are GRATEFUL for HOT FART MIST from the GREAT NEW LEADER! How f***ing pathetic!
These anxious times for unions are happening while they are awaiting word of Obama's pick for secretary of the Department of Labor. Obama, who did not include a labor secretary when he introduced his economic team last week, has named to top economic posts a number of Clinton-era officials who are considered moderates. As a result, organized labor is pushing hard for a more liberal counterweight as labor secretary....
The FACT that Obama has WAITED SO LONG to name a LABOR SECRETARY tells you where LABOR RANKS among his interests!
You AT the BOTTOM, Amurkn workers!!!!
Obama, who got his start in politics as a community organizer in Chicago, has made clear that he strongly sympathizes with organized labor. Vowing to make the legislation a top priority as president, Obama said during his campaign that he was ready to "play offense" for organized labor.
Looks like he just FUMBLED the BALL AWAY, huh, working saps?
Or he LIED (gasp).
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