Big Green environmentalists may have power to shape Big Labor's future

By SEAN HIGGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

For union folks like Sean McGarvey, the issue comes down to this: Change may necessary, but not For union folks like Sean McGarvey, the issue comes down to this: Change may necessary, but not at the cost of one’s own identity. And that is the danger of what AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka plans for the labor movement. McGarvey is president of the AFL-CIO’s Building and Construction Trades, a two-million-member coalition group within the larger labor federation. So it was a sign of major discontent with the ranks when he publicly slammed Trumka’s plans to strengthen ties with non-union activist groups like the Sierra Club. Giving people a seat where they have governance, and don’t represent workers, that was a bridge too far for lots of folks” ......To Read More….

My Take - Trumka is delusional. First he loved Obamacare and now.....ooops....we made a mistake....it really isn't good for our membership after all!  Now he loves groups that hate him and everything he and his organization stands for, but he assures everyone that these groups won't impact who they are can't wait for the ....ooops....... over this.

Congratulations Richard!  Your seat on the Board of Directors for the Club For the Galacticly Stupid is assured.