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kstinfo t1_jdp79kw wrote

Reply to comment by Jerrymoviefan3 in Shawn Fain wins UAW presidency, completing stunning upset of leadership by ToffeeFever

That's the heart. Everything is about being pragmatic. Let's nominate sucky candidates because they have the best chance of winning. Let's let economic concerns dictate our domestic and global activity because that way we'll remain strong. Let's only fight battles we're sure we can win.

You fight because it's the right thing to do.

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Jerrymoviefan3 t1_jdpdeck wrote

Why should a union waste money campaigning for something they know has absolutely no chance of passing in the next few decades? The have an obligation to their members to not waste funds on pipe dreams.

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PenguinSunday t1_jdpo2fo wrote

Because it takes time to convince a lot of people, and some things are worth repeating.

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