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Be prepared, labor group tells voters

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor October 24, 2008 12:59 PM

The AFL-CIO is enlisting celebrities to help get the word out on protecting their vote on Election Day.

The labor federation, which is supporting Democrat Barack Obama, today announced a series of radio ads that will air Saturday through Nov. 4 on urban and Spanish-language radio stations in 16 media markets in swing states.

The ads feature the rapper Ludacris, actor Edward James Olmos, and Judge Mathis and "CSI: NY" actor Hill Harper. The spots remind voters to verify their voter registration and polling place ahead of time, to bring identification to the polls, and to stay in line even if the poll hours end.

"This is a critical election for working families, so we must ensure that citizens know their voting rights and are prepared to do whatever it takes on Election Day to have their votes counted," AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker said in a statement.

The ads are only one of several measures both sides are taking in advance of Election Day in case of problems that plagued voting in places like Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004 -- problems that could have determined the outcome.

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Big Labor just wants your vote in this election so they can get the Employee Free Choice Act passed. Then they will be able to do away with secret election ballots and have free reign to coerce you into voting for a union. They know that unions are on the decline in this country and need more members to pad their pensions, salaries and many perks (e.g. country club memberships, vacation homes, etc).

I've worked in Labor Relations for years. I've seen how unions can physically threaten employees to sign union cards. I've seen how unions will badger you at your homes until you promise to vote for them. They are desparate as they know unions are no longer necessary in this day and age.

Go read up on the Employee Free Choice Act for yourself. Be a thinker in this election and not a drone.

Posted by Unions are corrupt October 24, 08 01:22 PM
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in times like these ,we need strong leadership .Someone not cut out of the old structure.Someone with fresh new Ideals that can handle situations with a fresh look and a listening ear to to peoples desires.After all it is the guys that work hard and have so little that carrieds this country ,but they are the same ones that benifit the less.

Posted by Rev. John Williams October 24, 08 01:26 PM
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