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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 23, 2005, Saturday

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (New York)

July 23, 2005 Saturday Metro Edition

SECTION: NATIONAL; Pg. 1A

HEADLINE: Local unions pledge unity if AFL-CIO splits

BODY:
Rochester-area union officials are vowing to stay united in purpose, even if their national unions split from the AFL-CIO.
Jim Bertolone, president of the Rochester and Genesee Valley Labor Federation, a unit of the AFL-CIO, said local labor unions are determined not to let next week's vote at the AFL-CIO national convention, whatever the outcome, "tear us apart."
But Lance Compa, a Cornell University labor specialist, sees a potential for a schism if local unions start competing to attract members.