The union first lobbied unsuccessfully against Congressional action liberalizing trade with China.

In fact, the union has been lobbying for another bill that would have just the opposite effect.

Other unions, including the firefighters' union, have actively lobbied against the plan, saying that it would unfairly benefit the police.

The Iraqi lawyers' union is lobbying to bar foreign lawyers from appearing before the special tribunal.

Examples please of where unions have successfully lobbied any government.

Although unions are lobbying hard against privatization, business lobbyists believe that time is on their side.

He said the union would be lobbying local, state and federal officials to try to come up with a dedicated revenue source for the system.

The union is lobbying for legislation that would give states more flexibility and more money.

Fehr promised the union would lobby Congress to act quickly on the matter when it returns in January.

Powerful unions representing public workers and police officers have been lobbying aggressively for the measure.