I just don't think anyone will get a sympathetic ear at the AFL-CIO if the lead is "I'm going to tell you what unions really are." The AFL-CIO undoubtedly think

I just don't think anyone will get a sympathetic ear at the AFL-CIO if the lead is "I'm going to tell you what unions really are." The AFL-CIO undoubtedly thinks they are qualified to make that determination for themselves. Honestly I doubt the AFL-CIO leadership will listen to anyone on this topic unless there is pressure from their membership, like if other unions start threatening to disaffiliate over policing issues.