“As many unions have noted, a constitutional convention would put everything on the table for discussion, including the constitutional mandates against the cutting of pensions, a guarantee to a public education, protection of the workers’ compensation system, the right for public-sector unions to bargain collectively and a requirement that the state provide social welfare services. Special interest groups that are dedicated to reducing the power of labor unions as well as those seeking the privatization of public services would almost surely be working toward gutting constitutional protections for unions at a constitutional convention.”
https://psc-cuny.org/clarion/2017/april/unions-set-oppose-constitutional-convention/
JFK shows up again when talking about deadly unions.
JFK quote—”Those who would destroy or further limit the rights of organized labor—those who would cripple collective bargaining or prevent organization of the unorganized—do a disservice to the cause of democracy.”
“This week marks the 57th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s executive order granting federal employees stronger workplace rights and recognizing the value that an empowered workforce brings to public service.
This executive order, issued Jan. 17, 1962, was considered the most significant victory in that era for our union and federal employees, allowing us to come together as one to secure a better future for our families. As pay and working conditions improved, more employees felt empowered and joined AFGE. As a result, our union’s membership grew by 159% in the ensuing decade, enabling us to make even greater gains for workers.”