Hat tip to Real Clear Politics for this emerging story. The disintegration of the democrat party between the fringe and the moderates is continuing with many unions reaching for political independence from the liberal AFL-CIO:

Five unions yesterday took a step toward leaving the AFL-CIO labor federation by forming a coalition that will support joint efforts to boost membership.

The unions, frustrated with the strategy of the AFL-CIO leadership to bolster the labor movement, indicated their departure from the federation could occur if President John J. Sweeney is re-elected next month, as is widely expected.
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The five unions, which represent about 40 percent of the 13 million workers in the AFL-CIO, are trying to recruit more unions to join the coalition.
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Mr. Hoffa said the new coalition is the result of frustration with Mr. Sweeney and the current leadership’s refusal to grasp the significance of greater investment in organizing.

“The difference between us and the AFL is that we believe in organizing,” he said.

Mr. Sweeney remained steadfast yesterday, arguing that labor’s success depends on dual investment in political activity and organizing.

In other words, stop blowing our dues money on the democrats and start investing in us..

Seems reasonable.