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Unions tainted at the top
Mr. David Daugharty’s letter “Labor stands for progress” (March 13) indicates a lack of knowledge how the union leaders operate.
The union leaders have always acted like mafia godfathers. A perfect example was Mr. Trumpka, president of the CIO/AFL, encouraging a pro-union mob to riot at the state Capitol in Wisconsin. Union leaders are living high and mighty on the backs of hardworking, dedicated members who cannot refuse paying dues. Dues by the millions going to the Democratic National Committee.
The corrupt unions have such firm control of the Obama administration they own a good portion of GM, and they are exempt from Obamacare.
Mr. Daugharty believes corrupt unions made this nation the greatest. He may also believe the Constitution, Bill of Rights and the freeing of the slaves was accomplished by unions.
This nation will become a much greater nation when we witness the demise of corrupt unions, and when every state passes right-to-work laws.
Gene Scolavino
Spokane