Natalie Gonnella
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In an unsurprising move this week, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) formally took aim at Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal opponent of the NLRB's lawsuit against Boeing.
And while the union has now filed an official ethics complaint against him, the South Carolina Republican today reaffirmed his commitment to job creators, warning that he will not be deterred from defending right-to-work laws against "ridiculous" accusations.
Taking to Facebook this afternoon, Senator Graham issued this stern reply to the IAM's filing:
It’s clear what this union complaint is about - it’s an effort to intimidate people like me who are speaking out against them. I will not be intimidated. And it’s not going to stop me from fighting for the people of South Carolina.
The NLRB is an out-of-control bureaucracy trying to destroy thousands of jobs in our state. I will not silently stand by and watch it happen.
I, along with Senators DeMint and Alexander, have introduced legislation to protect state right-to-work laws and prevent the NLRB from attempting a similar strategy against other companies. Allowing the NLRB to pursue this and similar cases will do tremendous damage to job creation in our state and across America. I won’t let outrageous claims deter my efforts to stop the NLRB from destroying thousands of jobs in South Carolina.
The union complaint against me is ridiculous, just like their complaint against Boeing.
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