More Perfect Unions?

Big labor's split causes confusion, opportunity for charities

The labor movement is in the midst of a divorce, and the effects of the breakup are likely to be felt in many parts of the nonprofit world as unions encourage charity workers to join their ranks.

In July, three of the nation's largest labor unions -- including the fast-growing Service Employees International Union -- split from the AFL-CIO. Observers predict a total of seven unions will leave the AFL-CIO,

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