[WOSG]

I don't think it destroys unions. I go with

"Others said competition might be good for the labor movement."

AFL-CIO was following a failed strategy of becoming an arm of the Democrats and putting political agendas ahead of interests of workers.

The unions that split off will be more successful, while AFLCIO continues its decline.

This is good for Republicans politically, because the Democrats leg-workers will be less focussed on the Dems.

JMHO, I'm speculating.

[telebob]

"This is good for Republicans politically, because the Democrats leg-workers will be less focussed on the Dems."

This is an SEIU led revolt. The SEIU is in bed with some of the most radical organizations in America including ANSWER, Code Pink and ACORN. They are leaders in the field of converting their members' money into support for left wing causes and rat politicians.

Don't expect that to change.