I am not sure what you are referring to but I believe you are misinformed, first of all the assembly simply votes yes or no on contracts. Second, Unions have and will give support to candidates who not necessarily will give up the farm but at least be fair. Often the opposing candidate is overtly anti-labor in this case what is a Union to do to get a fair deal? If you or anyone is under the assumption there is some quid-pro-quo happening I can assure you not only that it does not happen but that it is impossible. You must remember, members of city Unions are tax payers too, so if they were to vote for candidates who are rubber stamps their taxes rise as well, I am one of them and I live a very middle class existence.