'Labor for Bernie' Activists Take the Political Revolution Into Their Unions

[LiberalArkie]

Last June a small group of volunteers kicked off a network called “Labor for Bernie.” Their goal was to build support inside their unions for Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign.

Since then, Sanders has come a long way—racking up primary wins in nine states, including a major upset in Michigan. The all-volunteer Labor for Bernie operation has come a long way too, growing to include tens of thousands of union members.

So far they’ve helped Sanders win the endorsements of more than 80 local unions and four national or international unions, including the Postal Workers (APWU), Communications Workers (CWA), and National Nurses United.

CWA made its endorsement after polling its members online—and after Sanders rallied with Verizon workers who are battling for a contract. The candidate is a longtime advocate for postal services, which impressed the Postal Workers. He’s also a lifelong proponent of single-payer health care, NNU’s signature issue. Nurses have crisscrossed the country on their union’s “Bernie Bus,” talking to voters.

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http://www.alternet.org/labor/labor-bernie-activists-take-political-revolution-their-unions

[amborin]

1. knr

[suffragette]

2. Posted this is another thread

But it fits here, too.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511591627#post14

It's worth reading the full speech Sanders gave in 2014 to the people in Richmond when he stood with them for a progressive, pro-union council. It's at the Moyers link.