Union again backs a pro-illegal immigrant candidate

In a move which should surprise no one, the International Association of Fire Fighters backed a member of the pro-illegal immigration party. As they do represent government workers who are unlikely to be replaced by illegal immigrants, they are less likely than their fellow Union members to feel the effects of illegal immigration. The Union brethren, however, will likely not fare so well.

The addition of millions of new, unskilled workers will dramatically draw down wages and benefits for unskilled laborers either directly affecting Union members or presenting their employers with new competitors with employment costs much lower than those required for a Union workforce. Either way, amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants will mean the end of countless Union jobs.

Fire Fighters to back Dodd in surprise move
The Hill

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) President Harold Schaitberger told The Hill Monday that Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) has won the union's coveted endorsement.

In an exclusive interview with The Hill, Schaitberger said Dodd was the candidate who had "earned their support," and that his long legislative record on labor's behalf was the key to winning the endorsement.

Schaitberger declined to comment on why other candidates, particularly those considered to be frontrunners, came up short. He said the Democratic field was strong but added that Dodd separated himself from the others by going beyond support for their legislative agenda and being "the guy who really carries our water" dating back to 1976.