Labor Pains

It seems that the largest coalition of organized labor has done the inevitable and split up. It wasn't an issue of if, but when. I was just surprised that the growing rift within the AFL-CIO didn't recieve much coverage until now. In regards to the overall debate over the direction of the AFL-CIO, I think I stand with Stern, the SEIU, and the Teamsters on this; you won't make any headway by doing the same things. As an aside, I think it's really interesting that Stern and the SEIU are playing second fiddle to Hoffa and his Teamsters in regards to media coverage. If you are interested as to what has been happening as of late, be sure to check this out. And for you Wal-Mart opponents, that corporation played a big part in the recent turn of events, so be sure to read.

Oh yeah, the guy in the picture is John L. Lewis, former president of the United Mine Workers of America and founder of the Committee of Industrial Organization. Look him up, and see why with these recent events, he's as relevant as ever.