Unions return to Democratic fold for 2012 election

By Matea Gold and Melanie Mason

Marick F. Masters, Wayne State University business professor who studies the labor movement, commented in a story about the influence of labor unions in the 2012 elections. Masters said that organized labor is now expected to match or slightly exceed the estimated $400 million that unions spent to help elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats in 2008. "In this business, if you want to play, you've got to pay," Masters said. "And so despite what you might say about wanting to be nonpartisan or more independent, when these PACs come to you and say, 'We're at a pivotal time period and we need your support. Can you help?' it's hard to say no."

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