Unions Write To Altmire: Flip From No To Yes

[Top Cat]

A group of unions, including the AFL-CIO and SEIU, wrote to Rep. Jason Altmire (D-PA) asking him to vote yes on health care or face losing the unions' support. In part: "Congressman, we will not be able to explain to the members of our unions why you voted against this bill. The feeling of betrayal will be very deep and long-lasting. "

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/live/countdown-to-reform-wire/

edit; That's what i'm talking about put the pressure on and let them know what a NO vote will mean.

[livetohike]

1. Altmire will feel the wrath of the USW - they will primary him

and he will lose. If he is a smart politician, he will change his vote asap.

[LiberalFighter]

2. Union leadships rely on making good decisions involving politics.

It gives them the ability to gain support from the membership when they endorse a candidate.
That support is not just with the ballot box but also in GOTV efforts, campaigning, etc.

A candidate that makes the wrong decision at the wrong time will suffer because they don't have the above and more. And it will be magnified even more when the leadership reminds their members of the wrong that politician created.

[vaberella]

3. I love Union political threats. I hate Union effigys. n/t