Is there evidence that unions help DEMOCRATS in elections?

[Legion]

THE RADICAL LEFTIST WASHINGTON POST SEEMS TO THINK SO

Union endorsements will play a big role in the 2020 election ...


https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/12/union-endorsements-2020/

[Damocles]

Well, yes.

[Legion]

Well, yes.

I think so, too.




Labor union unveils $150M campaign to help defeat Trump

One of the nation’s largest labor unions is unveiling plans to invest $150 million in a nationwide campaign to help defeat President Donald Trump, a sweeping effort focused on eight battleground states and voters of color who typically don’t vote.

The investment marks the largest voter engagement and turnout operation in the history of the Service Employees International Union, which claims nearly 2 million members. The scope of the campaign, which quietly launched last month and will run through November’s general election, reflects the urgency of what union president Mary Kay Henry calls “a make-or-break” moment for working people in America under Trump’s leadership.

“He’s systematically unwinding and attacking unions. Federal workers rights have been totally eviscerated under his watch,” Henry said in an interview. “We are on fire about the rules being rigged against us and needing to elect people that are going to stand with workers.”

https://apnews.com/e3645cd1d3ac6d179e2defbc9542cbb4



But;

Democrats being overrepresented among government jobs does not give the DNC an advantage in elections.

[StoneByStone]

I think so, too.




Labor union unveils $150M campaign to help defeat Trump

One of the nation’s largest labor unions is unveiling plans to invest $150 million in a nationwide campaign to help defeat President Donald Trump, a sweeping effort focused on eight battleground states and voters of color who typically don’t vote.

The investment marks the largest voter engagement and turnout operation in the history of the Service Employees International Union, which claims nearly 2 million members. The scope of the campaign, which quietly launched last month and will run through November’s general election, reflects the urgency of what union president Mary Kay Henry calls “a make-or-break” moment for working people in America under Trump’s leadership.

“He’s systematically unwinding and attacking unions. Federal workers rights have been totally eviscerated under his watch,” Henry said in an interview. “We are on fire about the rules being rigged against us and needing to elect people that are going to stand with workers.”

https://apnews.com/e3645cd1d3ac6d179e2defbc9542cbb4



But;

Republicans are able to organize in the exact same way to fund campaigns. So this doesn't mean Democrats have an advantage, just that they're able to engage in the same tactics as Republicans.

[Legion]

Republicans are able to organize in the exact same way to fund campaigns. So this doesn't mean Democrats have an advantage, just that they're able to engage in the same tactics as Republicans.

Is that so?

[Nordberg]

Not any more. The unions have tried to stay at hands length from parties the last few years. I have worked campaigns in Detroit area for years and lots of union workers were Trumpies. We had great difficulty getting any help from them. Unions are democracies. The votes of the membership determines what they do.

[StoneByStone]

Is that so?

Glad you agree.

[Legion]

Glad you agree.

I don't agree. I asked you a question.

[Legion]

Not any more. The unions have tried to stay at hands length from parties the last few years. I have worked campaigns in Detroit area for years and lots of union workers were Trumpies. We had great difficulty getting any help from them. Unions are democracies. The votes of the membership determines what they do.

Cool story, Nerdberg.

[Lightbringer]

Cool story, Nerdberg.

Nordberg is actually correct.

[AProudLefty]

Nordberg is actually correct.

Be prepared to experience Legion.

[Lightbringer]

Be prepared to experience Legion.

As I told you before, Legion doesn't bother me.

[Lightbringer]

Unverifiable personal reminiscences do not rise the level of evidence.

And you being the right-wing version signalmankenneth doesn't rise to the level of evidence either.

[Legion]

And you being the right-wing version signalmankenneth doesn't rise to the level of evidence either.

Unverifiable personal reminiscences never rise to the level of evidence.

If you can verify Nerdberg's story, do so.

[AProudLefty]

As I told you before, Legion doesn't bother me.

Apparently he bothers so many people that they had him on ignore.

I read his posts for amusement.