Cowlesy
09-23-2011, 09:29 AM
http://biggovernment.com/laborunionreport/2011/09/23/the-afl-cio-defends-union-violence-as-a-legitimate-union-activity/
NLRB Chairman’s Former Law Partner Defends Union Violence
A little over a month ago, in a case that drew national attention, a man was targeted at his home, shot and injured, all because he dared to run union free business. Now, in Buffalo, New York, a case involving outrageous allegations of labor-racketeering and union violence aimed at non-union construction workers and company owners is proceeding through the judicial process. Its outcome, however, may have wide-ranging ramifications on a national level.
Forget for a moment that a man was stabbed in the throat, hot coffee thrown on non-union workers, sand put into gas tanks and a woman threatened with sexual assault. Forget the fact that the judge presiding over the federal racketeering case against Operating Engineers, Local 22, in Buffalo, NY ultimately rejected the AFL-CIO’s attempt to file a amicus brief, the sheer fact that the national AFL-CIO even attempted to intervene speaks volumes:
“We’re not condoning the allegations or arguing that union officials are completely immune from prosecution,” said Jonathan D. Newman, a lawyer for the AFL-CIO. “Instead, we simply want to make sure that the [federal law] is not interpreted in a way that could have a chilling effect on legitimate union activity.”
Seriously, violence could possibly considered a legitimate Union activity.
There is a lot more at the link and I think it's a must-read. Especially with Michael Moore issuing veiled threats about "let's not use violence..yet."
I've said it many times on here. You can't give these people an inch.
Please also consider supporting the National Right to Work Committee. I'm not sure if any of you have heard Mark Mix, the head of NRTW speak, but he's razor sharp and doing everything he can to stop Unions from being complete thugs.
www.nrtwc.org
NLRB Chairman’s Former Law Partner Defends Union Violence
A little over a month ago, in a case that drew national attention, a man was targeted at his home, shot and injured, all because he dared to run union free business. Now, in Buffalo, New York, a case involving outrageous allegations of labor-racketeering and union violence aimed at non-union construction workers and company owners is proceeding through the judicial process. Its outcome, however, may have wide-ranging ramifications on a national level.
Forget for a moment that a man was stabbed in the throat, hot coffee thrown on non-union workers, sand put into gas tanks and a woman threatened with sexual assault. Forget the fact that the judge presiding over the federal racketeering case against Operating Engineers, Local 22, in Buffalo, NY ultimately rejected the AFL-CIO’s attempt to file a amicus brief, the sheer fact that the national AFL-CIO even attempted to intervene speaks volumes:
“We’re not condoning the allegations or arguing that union officials are completely immune from prosecution,” said Jonathan D. Newman, a lawyer for the AFL-CIO. “Instead, we simply want to make sure that the [federal law] is not interpreted in a way that could have a chilling effect on legitimate union activity.”
Seriously, violence could possibly considered a legitimate Union activity.
There is a lot more at the link and I think it's a must-read. Especially with Michael Moore issuing veiled threats about "let's not use violence..yet."
I've said it many times on here. You can't give these people an inch.
Please also consider supporting the National Right to Work Committee. I'm not sure if any of you have heard Mark Mix, the head of NRTW speak, but he's razor sharp and doing everything he can to stop Unions from being complete thugs.
www.nrtwc.org