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Union warns of boycotts for lack of support
By: Associated Press//March 31, 2011//
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some members of the State Employees Union are warning businesses in Wisconsin to either support collective bargaining for public employees or face a boycott.
A letter from Council 24 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees asks businesses to express support by displaying a sign in their window. The letter says failing to support the union will mean a public boycott of the business. And, that neutral means ‘no’ to supporting the union.
Jim Haney from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce calls the union’s letter appalling. Haney said businesses shouldn’t be forced to choose if they want to remain neutral.
Council field representative Jim Parrett, who signed the letter, told the Journal Sentinel that he has gotten threatening phone calls since the letters were distributed, as well as calls of support.
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