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NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS | November 4, 2016 | PAGE 5 AFL-CIO poll finds Trump losing support among union members Republican presidential nomi- nee Donald Trump’s support among union members has rap- idly declined since June, accord- ing to polling conducted for the nation’s largest labor federation. “In June, when we polled union members in Trump target states, we found that 41 percent supported him. But today, only 33 percent support him, even as working people constitute the greatest share of his base,” wrote AFL-CIO political direc- tor Michael Podhorzer. Oregon Machinists Council Please join us in voting for According to the AFL-CIO, which has endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for president, Trump’s support in Ohio has de- creased by 11 percentage points since June. It has fallen in Penn- sylvania by 9 points and dropped in Florida by 7 points, the feder- ation said. “Trump is actually running behind Mitt Romney with union members,” Podhorzer wrote, adding that “about a third of union members self-identify as Republicans.” The reason for the rapid de- cline in support, according to Podhorzer, is due to union mem- bers losing trust in Trump”s “blue collar rhetoric.” “Union members now know that Trump outsources his prod- ucts and uses low-quality Chi- nese steel in his buildings. Union members now know that Trump has routinely stiffed peo- ple working for him, and he won’t negotiate with newly unionized workers at his prop- erty in Las Vegas,” he wrote. Podhorzer concluded his statement by calling unions “a powerful defense against dema- gogues like Donald Trump.” “Union members will vote for Hillary Clinton, and a better future,” he added. REPRINTED FROM THE HILL . COM Low Prices! IRS PROBLEMS? for S ECRETARY OF • Haven’t filed for ... years? • Lost records? • Liens - Garnishments? S TATE Call Me to Compare Prices with those you See on TV www.bradavakian.com Nancy D. Anderson Enrolled Agent www.nancydanderson.com Authorized and paid for by the Oregon Machinists Council, Gladstone, Oregon Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-6 503-244-2577 Trust and experience make a strong union Administering labor management funds is a complex process. At Union Bank, ® we’ve made it more eff icient for Taft-Hartley clients for over 60 years. Labor Industry Division Manager Kimberly Siebler, Managing Director 480-207-5921 We off er specialized collection and disbursement services that are tailored to serve the needs of benefit administrators—from a customized lockbox that improves the employer remittance process to state-of-the-art electronic receivables. Our experienced deposit specialists will help you identify your specific commercial banking needs and design a plan to streamline your banking experience, increase eff iciency, and reduce costs. Union Bank is proud to provide commercial banking services to nearly 250 labor management clients of every size, representing over $525 million in deposits. Southern California, Southwest, Midwest Armand Antonian, Sr. Relationship Manager 213-236-5046 Please contact us today for more information. unionbank.com/labor ©2016 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Northern California, Pacific Northwest, East Coast John Mendoza, Sr. Relationship Manager 415-705-7112
