However, I believed La Cosa Nostra dominance of these international unions posed the most significant threat to American society. The President's Commission on Organized Crime confirmed my analysis several years later. At this point, I should stress that most union members are hardworking, loyal Americans that do not recognize ongoing organized criminal activity or, if given the opportunity, would have nothing to do with organized crime. They do their job to the best of their ability, go home to their families at night and depend upon promises made by their union that they will receive a pension upon their retirement. I would also like to emphasize that I am pro union.
Unions promote democratic ideals.
Years ago the Cosa Nostra infiltrated the American labor movement by targeting positions of importance. Of course, there are more men than jobs. These signals mean that they are willing to kickback some of their hard earned pay to the Shop Steward in appreciation for being allowed to work that day. Since they control the jobs, Shop Stewards can have a significant influence upon a union member. He can also use this power to tell union members for whom they will vote.