Amid Wisconsin battle, Labor Secy joins union planning call: 'Let's keep fighting'

[Swede]

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis took part in a Communications Workers of America conference call Wednesday night in which she expressed her strong support for unions fighting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget. "Let's keep fighting," Solis told CWA president Larry Cohen and thousands of CWA shop stewards listening to the call.

"I'm very excited to hear about the enthusiasm that's going on in Wisconsin and around the country," Solis said. "I am so inspired and proud of all of you, especially those who went down to Wisconsin and also around the country." (Listen to audio of the call here.)

On more than one occasion, Solis referred to herself as part of the pro-union, anti-Walker cause. "I say let's keep fighting," Solis said, "let's stand up for all workers, and let's mobilize and do what we do best, and that is to make sure that the American public understands that union rights are no different from human rights." On another occasion, Solis said, "We are willing to meet those folks at the table," referring to Gov. Walker and the Republican legislative majority in Wisconsin.



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[jillan]

1. Maybe it's just me, but this would've had a lot more meaning if she made this statement last week.

You don't win me over standing up for a cause AFTER public opinion polls show that it is a popular cause.

[rurallib]

2. still it is finally a little show of backbone

[BumRushDaShow]

4. She did make it last week

But maybe you missed it? :shrug:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50249.html">http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50249.html

Unless and until progressives OWN some media outlets rather than rely on the lunatic fringe M$M, we will continue to perpetuate the circular firing squad.

[snagglepuss]

5. Exactly.

[jellen]

3. If only we can keep up the enthusiasm through the next election.