Evolutionary politics? Union differences and political activities in the 1990s |
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Authors: | John T Delaney Jack Fiorito Paul Jarley |
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Institution: | (1) University of Iowa, 52242 Iowa City, IA;(2) Florida State University, 32306 Tallahassee, FL;(3) Louisiana State University, 70808 Baton Rouge, LA |
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Abstract: | Conclusion The political environment faced by U.S. unions has changed substantially over the past decade. The cost of election campaigns
has increased dramatically and many interest groups have become actively involved in election financing. More importantly,
the election of a Republican majority to Congress in 1994 caused a major change in the nature of unions' interactions with
Washington legislators. Organized labor has faced a barrage of bills aimed at reducing the power of unions and minimizing
their political involvement. Such efforts have also occurred across the country as conservative groups have attempted to qualify
referenda that limit unions in some way. At a time when unions must organize new workers to survive as a viable force in society,
these political challenges are especially serious matters. |
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