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Originally Posted by Vendzilla
Hey shit for brains, he was known for it, it was before they had FILIBUSTERS, you know, the way they do NOW?
And don't tell me about union history, I have been in two different unions.
This isn't a history lesson, this is about a state government changing the negotiation
When unions started, they negotiated with company bosses, thats a good thing, but state unions negotiate with elected officials that have nothing to lose but votes.
And as for your article about union workers making less, I guess you can't read
That's all they are going after is the benefits, not the pay.
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The Governor wants to end collective bargining power (break the unions) of some employees...teachers union is one...and allow unions for others...so it involves more than just benefits. The unions are willing to negotiate but the republicans will not allow this and will not allow the Democrats to present amendments on the floor for discussion...thus the protests and the walk out of the assembly by the Dems.