Politico ran a story today highlighting the fact that key Senators from right-to-work- states have been quiet on the complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board against Boeing.
- Senator Mary Landrieu said “I really don’t want to get involved.”
- Senator Ben Nelson said he would start paying attention to the matter only if it comes up in a bill.
- Senator Bill Nelson the Politico reporter “I have to speak to a senator right now, I’m sorry.”
- Senator Kay Hagen said she was still studying the issue.
So why are these Senators not concerned that their state could be the next target of President Obama’s labor board? Because these Senators support Big Labor’s agenda and are the beneficiaries of union boss largesse.
Big Labor has generously donated nearly $1.1 million to Senator Landrieu’s campaigns over the last 14 years. Since 2001, Big Labor has donated over $800,000 to Senator Ben Nelson. Senator Bill Nelson has received nearly $700,000 in donations from Big Labor. And in her short time in office, Big Labor has funneled over a quarter of a million dollars to help fund Senator Hagen’s campaigns.
It is time for these Senators to speak up. Do they stand with Big Labor? Or do they stand for the rights’ of workers in their state?