Another View of Frank LoBiondo and the AFL-CIO

I am retired but was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 32 years. I supported unions and what they have done for the working class of this country. Even people who do not belong to unions have benefited because of the organized labor movements that resulted in unions.Having said that, I was surprised and shocked to see that the AFL-CIO is holding a party in Atlantic City for Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd. It's hard for me to believe the rank and file of theunion support this in view of LoBiondo's voting record. The Bush administration has been the biggest union buster in history, and LoBiondo votes with it 90 percent of the time. The other 10 percent he votes against it is to pacify us, since he knows his vote isn't needed and will not affect the outcome.I know unions think that supporting those in office may result in jobs for their members, but it is time, in my opinion, for union leaders to stand up and do the right thing for the union workers of America. Supporting representatives such as LoBiondo, who support President Bush's anti-labor agenda, is against the best long-term interest of the working class.But then, it is not unusual to see people voting against their own best interests, as witnessed in the last presidential election.

WILLIAM FAUSEY

Swainton

Letter published in Press of Atlantic City, February 12, 2006