support for Obama, yet the logic remains fundamentally flawed.
The power of labor unions is not dependent on politicians, but
inherent in itself. Labor unions do not depend on the good graces of
Democrats for their survival; workers are quite capable of defending
themselves. Last year's events in Wisconsin and Ohio revealed on a
small scale the enormous potential of organized labor to mobilize for
power.
Unfortunately, some labor leaders have misunderstood the
Wisconsin events, thinking that the enormous energy somehow
applies to the coming election campaign for President Obama. In
regards to labor activity in Wisconsin and Ohio, The New York Times
quoted Randi Weingarten, union President of the American
Federation of Teachers:
"That was a pretty big wake-up call to the Republican Party and also
to the Democratic Party, because it showed what labor unions can do
when they're motivated and can reach out to voters across the
The power of labor unions is not dependent on politicians, but
inherent in itself. Labor unions do not depend on the good graces of
Democrats for their survival; workers are quite capable of defending
small scale the enormous potential of organized labor to mobilize for
power.
Unfortunately, some labor leaders have misunderstood the
Wisconsin events, thinking that the enormous energy somehow
applies to the coming election campaign for President Obama. In
regards to labor activity in Wisconsin and Ohio, The New York Times
quoted Randi Weingarten, union President of the American
Federation of Teachers:
"That was a pretty big wake-up call to the Republican Party and also
to the Democratic Party, because it showed what labor unions can do
when they're motivated and can reach out to voters across the
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