Has Hillary Clinton's Stance on Unions Changed Over Time?

[GENIERE]

Is Hillary Clinton anti-union?

It seems she was anti-union before she was pro-union.

“…And the Clintons depended on Wal-Mart's largesse not only for Hillary's regular payments as a board member but for travel expenses on Wal-Mart planes and for heavy campaign contributions to Bill's campaigns there and nationally. . .”

http://prorev.com/hillary.htm

 

[Moonbear]

Just a few comments in regard to this: 1) there's no assurance that just because she was on the board that she was anti-union; it's possible she was just outnumbered when it came to voting for unionization - copies of board meeting transcripts or minutes showing her comments during those meetings might help solidify or refute the argument, 2) there's the alternative possibility that she arrived at a pro-union stance after sitting on the board because of what she saw happening, 3) there's also the good possibility she's just a very good politician who manages to play both sides.

And my personal view is that if she's really anti-union, that would actually improve my opinion of her. I wish someone would have the guts to stand up and say they were anti-union, though we all know that would be political suicide given the strong influence unions still have.

 

[kerimek]

I cannot make a definitive statement on Hillary Clinton's stance on unions without thoroughly researching and analyzing her actions and statements throughout her political career. However, the quote provided does suggest that she may have had a complex relationship with unions in the past, particularly in her involvement with Wal-Mart. It is important to consider the context and evolution of her views on unions, as politicians often evolve and adapt their stances on various issues over time. It would be necessary to gather more information and evidence before making a conclusion on her current stance on unions.