Names on Obama list for Labor Secretary

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10481131

LABOR SECRETARY

Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of House Education and Labor Committee.

Former Rep. David Bonior, member of Obama's Transition Economic Advisory Board.

Andy Stern, president of Service Employees International Union.



Steve the Labor Guy is not on the list :-(


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7794640

Dear Senator Obama,

For the last several years American workers have suffered under the current administrations polices and appointees. I would like to apply for a job that is first and foremost for fairness of the American worker. I am asking to be your Secretary of Labor. I am much more qualified than Elaine Chao ever could be.

Twice in my life I have been fired illegally. Twice a union has won my rights through legal action. I know what it means to be the head of a family without a job during bad times. I know bankruptcy as a result of these actions too. I have also had two on the job accidents that resulted in two different partial impairments.

I have some unique qualifications that will provide for fairness to workers and employers on a case by case basis. Since you don't know much about me, just ask my 100,000 plus friends at the Democratic Underground for their opinion. They have been reading my labor opinions for over four years.

Regards,

Steven L Dawes
Shop Steward AFSCME Local 251.

[ingac70]

1. I want David Bonior!

He would be awesome.

[Union Thug]

2. If it were up for a vote, you'd have mine, Steve the Labor Guy :-) n/t

[thenam]

3. At least nominate a labour-oriented person!

I really hope that the pick isn't someone from the business or political world. Get someone who understands the issues that working people are dealing with in 2008.

[MannyGoldstein]

4. Andy Stern Would Be A Perfect Pick

He's as liberal as can be while still being pragmatic.

[hisownpetard]

5. Why not Sarah Palin? She's been in labor at least four times...

[Ernesto]

6. Robert Reich....nt

[Earth Bound Misfit]

7. John Edwards?

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