Hubby was a member of the Firefighters Union for 33 yrs. Trust me the Union does not endorse the same candidates the rank and file would. In actuality, the firefighters don’t have much to say about it.
I have had many conversations with our Union Presidents about this.
It is all political with the Union bosses and they know they will usually get the most from Democratic candidates.
My argument has always been.....what good do increases in benefits and pay do when they take it back via higher taxes?
Our county is highly conservative and the Union always endorses the Dem on the ticket. I figure it is like that alot of places.
So are you saying the rank and file preferred Kerry over Bush?