Labor Updates

BUSH TO KIDS: WHO CARES? The House failed to overturn President Bush’s veto of healthcare for kids yesterday, reports Mike Hall of the AFL-CIO Now Blog. “It is truly devastating for America’s working families that a small faction in Congress put party politics above their obligation to America’s children,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney following the vote. “There is simply no justifiable reason for voting against health care for children. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program has been a great success.” The President’s veto was “out of step with the vast majority of Americans—including Republicans—who backed the bill,” reports Hall. To read Hall’s full report, click here. STATE FED LEGISLATIVE CONF POSTPONED: The November 2 Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO Legislative Conference has been postponed, due to the Emergency Assembly called by the Governor. Stay tuned for updates.