Sanders’ Rift With Culinary Workers Reveals A Labor Union Civil War Over ‘Medicare For All’

Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) supporters caused a dust-up when they tangled with the powerful Culinary Union ahead of the Nevada caucuses. The spat highlights a divide not only within the Democratic party, but within labor as well. On one side are unions who argue "Medicare for All" could allow them to focus on priorities beyond health care. On the other, are unions who don't trust the government to provide something as good as what they have negotiated themselves. Meanwhile, Sanders rejects a suggestion that he compromise on his health plan from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose support he courted earlier in the primary.

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