Those who support the TWU because of the strength of the AFL-CIO, should take the time to become informed about the constitution of the AFL-CIO.
Article II: Objects and Principles
The objects and principles of this Federation are:
1. To aid workers in securing improved wages, hours and working conditions with due regard for the autonomy, integrity and jurisdiction of affiliated unions.
Then there are those who do not back the AFL-CIO politically. They are hypocrites in that they finance the AFL-CIO through their dues and then vote in the opposite of the socialistic plank that the AFL-CIO provides. I do not have a problem with the way anyone exercises their right to vote, but if you stand for a certain set of morals, you should not finance the opposition.