Because he was not up for an actual labor position, it was surprising to see them make an issue of this. |
Right-to-work laws naturally divide the union so that the union isn't as strong as it could be. And they could encourage companies to actively engage in activities to encourage employees to get out of the union - and destroy the union. |
They just do not want anybody from organized labor to take a high-profile position - to have a pedestal to speak from about the wrongs that workers face across Virginia and across the country. |