The New York Times article In Obama, Labor Finds the Support It Expected demonstrated the happy customers of Obama’s multiple plans. Influential institutions such as the Communication Workers of America as well as the AFL-CIO are pleased with the actions and are receptive for ideas of the future. Obama is sincerely supportive of unions, as seen in his steadfast support to the right to bargain and unionize. Barak Obama has made references to the workers at Republic Windows & Doors, for their nationally recognized sit-in successfully granted them severance and health care packages.