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Cesar Chavez
:: Friday, June 04, 2004 ::
Union Watchdog Calls for Prosecution of Ullico Insider Trading; Cites New Senate Report Detailing Wrongdoing, Negligence U.S. Newswire
'It's hypocritical for the AFL-CIO to shout, 'No More Enrons' when their cohorts in Big Labor engaged in the same behavior at Ullico. With the privately-held company's stock value soaring on its investment in Global Crossing in the late 90s, Ullico directors bought their own stock before its price was revalued. Several directors made sure to buy Ullico stock in late 1999 before its price was sure to rise in 2000.