Unions in control

Unions are in control of the people of America at this time. The AFL-CIO basically controls all public sector employees and labor employees, thus deciding what local governments can do and how much it will cost. Note: The public does not get to vote on these secret negotiations, just pay the bill by ever-escalating taxes.

The unions pay big money for lobbyists, who promise large union donations and votes to those who side with them. Once in political office, comes the big payback of favors to the unions.

The Longshoremen on the West Coast basically shut down all the port facilities for months. Even months after winding down, the strike is still costing the American public. Billions of dollars worth of lost wages, contracts to foreign companies, shipments of goods, spoiled produce dumped, and the leader of our country did nothing. No presidential decree, just golf. He is just a lackey under union control.

Some may blame former President George W. Bush, or Teddy Roosevelt, or Alfred E. Neuman, but it’s President Obama. America deserves better.

David Darlow

Spokane