Election Suggests Unions Are Losing Clout

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Labor unions, a pillar of John Kerry's campaign, posted a lower share of turnout during the election than expected, a possible sign that unions may be peaking in electoral strength.

"We have a ceiling in (union) household voters," said William George, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO president, referring to the lack of growth in union membership. "Our activities were much greater, but when turnout is greater, we stagnate in our numbers."

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Election Suggests Unions Are Losing Clout

The membership crisis and election defeat, in turn, may force the AFL-CIO to consider radical internal changes, which some leaders had ho...

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