OTHER NEWS - June 27, 1991

Lynn Martin Rebuffed: The Communications Workers of America scrapped an appearance in San Francisco by Labor Secretary Lynn Martin because the Bush Administration is opposed to a bill that outlaws permanent strikebreakers. About 3,000 delegates of the 650,000-member union gave a rousing ovation when one suggested that they all walk off the floor when Martin showed up to give a speech. That prompted union leaders to call her office to “suggest it would not be in her best interest to come,” a union spokesman said. Martin issued a statement saying she regretted that “there are those who let single-issue politics stifle discussion and communications.” Martin said she had hoped to discuss job training and other workers’ issues with the CWA.