Union Bosses Going All Out to Capture Congress
During the months leading up to Election Day 2026, Big Labor bosses’ focus on politics has never been more explicit.
Patrick O’Connor, on Politico.com, reports the “Cadillac Tax” provisions of the Health Care bill have been altered and the White House immediately “entertained” AFL-CIO boss Richard Trumka to keep him happy. Another example of the tail wagging the dog.
During the months leading up to Election Day 2026, Big Labor bosses’ focus on politics has never been more explicit.
One longtime IAFF official who is now in the spotlight for his crass denigration of “two-hatters” -- that is, professional firefighters who also serve as volunteers -- is Pennsylvania Democrat politician Bob Brooks.
Union bosses are rallying behind Democrat Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico because he opposes Right to Work protections for employees.