http://www.nrtw.org/en/free-tagging/fact-sheet The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.nrtw.org/en/blog/richard-trumka-facts-09152609 <p>At this week’s AFL-CIO national convention, Richard Trumka is expected to be elected president of the nation’s largest union umbrella organization. The National Right to Work Foundation has prepared a Fact Sheet about Trumka’s record of militancy and disregard for the rule of law.</p> <p> <b>As president of the United Mine Workers (UMW) union, Trumka led multiple violent strikes. Trumka’s fiery rhetoric often appeared to condone militancy and violence, especially against workers who dared to continue to provide for their families by working during a strike</b>. As a Virginia judge ruled in 1989, &quot;violent activities are being organized, orchestrated and encouraged by the leadership of this union.&quot; </p> <p><a href="http://www.nrtw.org/en/blog/richard-trumka-facts-09152609">read more</a></p> http://www.nrtw.org/en/blog/richard-trumka-facts-09152609#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:14:38 -0400 Nick Cote 3583 at http://www.nrtw.org