Indiana: Labor Moves to Bar Welfare Privitization
WASHINGTON — In December, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels sidestepped opposition from unions and Democrats when he signed a deal outsourcing the administration of his state's welfare and food stamp programs to a consortium led by IBM. For organized labor, the fight didn't end there.
In December, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels sidestepped opposition from unions and Democrats when he signed a deal outsourcing the administration of his state's welfare and food stamp programs to a consortium led by IBM. For organized labor, the fight didn't end there.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) approached its friends in Washington, where public records show it has spent $9.2 million since January 2005 on lobbying and campaign contributions targeting mostly Democrats.
