Here is a prediction from the president of a union local, me.
In about a week to ten days, if these numbers hold, you will start to see the union leadership of unions representing members in the private sector starting to talk with Governor Walker. They won’t necessarily endorse him but they will provide little if any support for Barrett. The public employee unions, SEIU, AFSCME, they will be with Barrett to the bitter end.
Union money-if this poll is correct, a lot of union money is going to dry up. The money will go elsewhere. I disagree with some FR’s comments about money-with this large of a lead, the unions will not in fact dump more money and more effort to try to win. We may be at the point where they simply cut their losses.
You are a president of a local for a private company? If so would you mind adding some commentary about if we will see a split between unions for government employees and unions for private company employees?
I can’t fathom why anyone who works for a private company especially in heavy industry, mining, and manufacturing would ever support the party that is dedicated to wiping out our industrial base. Please help me understand.
We may be at the point where they simply cut their losses.Baloney! They view the fight here as existential. And they should. We better keep that view as well.
BTW, I apologize. I did not read the first sentence where you said you were the local union leader. You will obviously know better than me what they are thinking.