Union Convention Makes Political Statement

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Union Convention Makes Political Statement

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June 14, 2008

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- Organized labor flexed its political muscles in South Portland on Saturday.

Members of the AFL-CIO went door to door, handing out pamphlets to build support for the Employee Free Choice Act.

The act would make it easier for nonunion workers to unionize (nationwide).

After spending a couple of hours knocking on doors, union members converged on the Wyndham Hotel to cap off their weekend convention.

The group used the gathering to give its endorsement to Rep. Tom Allen, D-Maine, in his race to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.

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