Labor Confused

The Capital Courier -

Inside sources report confusion within the ranks of the National Workers Union and the Franklin Workers Alliance. These two massive organizations represent the largest interest groups within Franklin but remain uncommitted in the election. It is clear that their endorsement options are limited. "These two powerful labor organizations are not going to support the conservative forces," explain Matt Taylor, a union specialist. Yet, insiders within both organizations report dissatisfaction with the two liberal parties.

"Many labor leaders feel they have not been courted enough by the Liberal States Party or the Liberal Rights Party," the unnamed source was quoted as saying. "These two parties are natural allies of the labor movement but have yet to meet with our leaders or to make any effort to distinguish their policies from each other. Simply put, our members are confused if there is any real difference between these two parties."

The source went on to explain many union members are pushing for the unions to take a careful look at the centralist parties. With the M.O.R. Party picking up the endorsement of the Free Market Association this weekend, it is unlikely the unions would support this party, but many are directing attention to the Manisrits Party. This centralist party seems to have developed labor friendly policies and could represent a tool to expand the labor message beyond the traditional left.

Yet it is clear that no party will get labor support if they don't actively pursue or work for it. The unions are ready to listen, the question is: is anyone ready and willing to talk to them?