Source: FOX News
Summary
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) union is facing scrutiny after a watchdog report alleged its leadership is working against the political views of its members who support President Donald Trump’s agenda. The report claims the union’s leadership is endorsing and promoting Democratic policies and candidates despite a membership base that largely supports Trump. The union has spent over $26 million on political activity in recent years, with the vast majority supporting Democratic candidates and causes.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The union’s leadership is accused of “betraying” its Trump-supporting members. The report highlights repeated criticism of Trump-era policies and praise for the policies of the Biden administration. The union’s social media account shows numerous examples of opposing Trump’s actions and praising Biden’s railroad policies. The union’s public support of Democrats had a financial angle, with the organization spending over $26 million on political activity in recent years.
The union’s leadership is also accused of “waste and abuse” in the form of millions of dollars of member dues being spent on travel, hotels, and “swag.” The report notes that the union’s leadership compensation is also part of the disconnect, with multiple top officials earning over $200,000 annually.
The scene feels familiar: a union’s leadership is accused of being out of touch with its members, and the accusations are met with a statement dismissing the claims as “false press releases by dark money groups who have no accountability to the truth.”
The observation that the union’s leadership is “carrying water for the Left” while its members support Trump feels obvious in hindsight.
Author: Evan Null
