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NYT: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Compete For Union Support
http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/09/07/hillary-clinton-and-bernie-sanders-compete-for-union-support/?_r=0
4:16 PM ET By Thomas Kaplan
NEWTON, Iowa – Bernie Sanders recalled his days on picket lines. Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke out against privatizing government jobs.
In dueling town-hall meetings this weekend, Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Sanders courted the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Their appeals offered a contrast between the two candidates, who share long histories with labor, but differ in tone and ideology.
Mrs. Clinton has cultivated relationships with labor leaders, but also faces pressure from them to fully embrace their economic agenda, especially on issues like trade.
FULL story at link.