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Specter Says He Backs Organizing Bill
Position Marks Change From Earlier This Year
PITTSBURGH - Sen. Arlen Specter told the AFL-CIO on Tuesday morning that he will support legislation to make it easier to form unions.
Specter also predicts Congress will pass a compromise version of the bill this year that will be "totally satisfactory to labor."
His position is a change from earlier this year, when he said the struggling economy made it a bad time to pass the bill.
Since then, Specter has switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party. Specter is facing a strong primary challenge from Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak and is counting on union support to help him hold onto his seat.
Business groups strongly oppose the bill. It has stalled this year without the support of some moderate Democrats.
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