When he feared there were not enough votes among Democrats for the war on poverty Unions are to use August 11 to discuss issues before conventions . Scott Brown : Labor believes neither party has acted with their best interest in mind . For years , Democrats have had a standoffish attitude to labor unions , he says . Zelizer : Democrats must have labor 's support , with all of its organizational power .
Unions are to use August 11 to discuss issues before conventions . Scott Brown : Labor believes neither party has acted with their best interest in mind . For years , Democrats have had a standoffish attitude to labor unions , he says . Zelizer : Democrats must have labor 's support , with all of its organizational power .