Union Polls Show Fewer Hoosiers Opposing Right to Work
I know that headline may seem like you’re reading something from the Bizzaro universe, but it is true. A comparison of two polls commissioned by the Indiana AFL-CIO within 6 weeks of each other shows the number of Hoosiers opposing “Right to Work” dropped from 47% to 36%.
The Union released a poll Monday showing that more than 70% of Hoosiers think a referendum should be held on “Right to Work” legislation. The survey of 500 registered voters also gave a breakdown of support for RTW.
- 33% – Support.
- 36% – Strongly or Somewhat Oppose.
- 30% – No Opinion.
Now compare those numbers with a similar poll also done by the AFL-CIO in December.
- 38% – Support.
- 47% – Strongly or Somewhat Oppose.
- 15% – Not Sure.
You can see the breakdowns for that poll here. The union did not respond to a request to release the breakdowns of the January poll. However both surveyed interviewed about 500 Hoosiers and had a margin of error of +/- 4.4%.
However, it is interesting to note that according to the Union’s own polling data, which they are using to push for a referendum on “Right to Work”, the percentage of people who opposed RTW was twice as large as the drop off of people who support it. And an even closer look at the poll seems to show they are going into the “no opinion” category.
Now I know my union friends, I do have some, are probably going to accuse me of some major spin and the ones that aren’t are out looking for some tar and feathers. With all due respect, I did not make these numbers up, these are their poll numbers. I for one would love to hear them explain how after all the shouting, walking out and commercials they have run about “right to work for less”, their own polling shows the number of Hoosiers who oppose RTW dropped 11-points in a little more than a month.
I for one will be fascinated by the response, if I actually get one.
