Union bosses outspend by millions the corporations whose political influence they get rich demonizing. Democrats are expected to toe the union line as a matter of principle, while any Republican attempt at reform is framed as political payback.
Tag: Government Unions
Union Bosses Win, Ohio Workers Get Fired
The reforms in Issue 2 would’ve helped localities control health & pension costs, ended last-in-first-out layoffs, instituted merit pay, and equipped elected leaders with some flexibility at the expense of union bosses. Good thing we avoided that miserable fate!
According to Sherrod, Union Reform is Unchristian
Not to put too fine a point on it, Sherrod’s sermon about “fairness, and equality, and egalitarianism” has nothing to do with any of these things – and everything to do with union power.
Union “Progress” Could Mean Ohio’s Bankruptcy
Somewhere along the way Ohio’s “safety net” wound up around our necks, which isn’t especially comfortable for those of us unwilling or unable to flee. It’s hard to argue Ohio’s taxes should be higher, so the unions and fellow Progressives focus on attacking Governor Kasich.
Issue 2 Post-Mortem, Ohio Pre-Mortem
Executive summary: The unions spent several boatloads on dishonest class warfare, and Ohio voters failed to see through it.
Help Ohio Fight Union Bosses and Obamacare!
Passing Issue 2 would ensure fewer layoffs, fewer tax hikes, fewer service cuts… as well as fewer six-figure union salaries. Any questions as to why AFL-CIO, NEA, AFSCME, and SEIU are dumping millions into a state ballot issue?
Yes on Issue 2 for Teachers, No for Unions (Part 3)
OEA employees have described union bosses as “rife with hypocrisy,” “no better than the scabs,” “every bit as bad as the worst boards of education across the state,” and “hell-bent” on forcing a strike.
Unions Don’t Care About Taxpayers
Did you know the rough-and-tumble business of taking six figures from teachers to demonize school boards and extort taxpayers was like 19th-century Canada? Yeah, neither did I.
Pre-Kasich Deficit Forecasts: The $2000 Club
Shortfalls projected in October 2010 weren’t limited to this list; out of just over 600 districts, 59 warned of deficits amounting to $1,000 or more for every resident. 260 districts estimated 2015 deficits amounting to $500 or more per resident.
OEA Employee Describes Effects of a Strike
In both 2009 and 2010, Ohio’s largest government union fought over contract terms with more than 100 of their employees. Ohio Education Association (OEA) bosses rake in millions, but that doesn’t mean they like handing out the same benefits they demand from you!