Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Boston police union threatens Democrats’ convention

From the Boston Globe: “Union raises stakes for July Police group eyes convention boycott.”

Boston's largest police union is asking Democrats nationwide, including presumptive presidential nominee John F. Kerry, to boycott the Democratic National Convention in July, a dramatic escalation of tactics in the union's quest for a contract.
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A picket line outside the convention could also embarrass Kerry, who will formally receive his party's nomination at the convention. A public display of disharmony among Democrats, who have traditionally had close ties to organized labor, could send a negative message as the party tries to present a unified front against President Bush.

Next story out of Boston: “Mayor Menino caves completely to union demands

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