Biting the Hand that Feeds Them
by Big Dog on Dec 21, 2006 at 06:55 Political
The DNC has put off a decision as to where it will host its next convention. The two cities in contention are New York and Denver. The decision to delay is no big deal and with the Christmas season it makes sense. However, one of the reasons that there is a delay is because of some labor issues in Denver. Seems that local unions are not playing nice with regard to their friends in the DNC:
Denver, which has mounted an enthusiastic campaign to win the convention, has struggled with labor issues, fundraising and logistical challenges such as finding sufficient hotel rooms. Democrats thought Denver had resolved some of its labor problems when Colorado’s AFL-CIO approved a resolution last month in support of Denver’s convention bid.
But problems suddenly emerged this week when Jim Taylor, head of city’s influential stagehand union, refused to sign an agreement promising not to strike if the convention came to Denver. Breitbart
The Democratic Party is a big supporter of unions and unions overwhelmingly back Democratic candidates so it is interesting that labor unions in Denver are playing hardball in a fashion that might remove their city from the competition. It would seem that the union would be much more accommodating considering the way they are courted and provided for by the Democrats.
It goes to show that labor unions are a dying breed and they will do anything to gain an upper hand including biting the hand that feeds them.
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