Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

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Originally Posted by Danzig

heard yesterday on the radio that last year, for the first time ever, that govt workers now make up the majority of union membership. unions have been decreasing for years now, they certainly don't want govts trying to bust them. personally, i think unions are an anachronism. with govt regulations of workplace safety, hours, overtime, etc, are they necessary any more?
also, it's time for those feeding at the public trough to have their salaries, benefits, etc match comparable jobs in the private sector. most states have govt workers who make above the average for their job-why? typically, benefits are also better than in private areas. again, why?

Don't forget the current Republican house stated they want to try and recall those government regulations regarding, "workplace safety, hours, overtime, etc" laws. FDA, OSHA, EPA - all under current GOP attack to eliminate funding and decrease regulation.

Ezra Kline, Washington Post, has as a third good article on Wisconsin. Please read his analysis of Wisconsin's "budget crisis" (not uninfluenced by Walker just giving $140 million in unfunded tax cuts to corporations, adding that amount to the deficit)

Here's what Klein found regarding public sector pay in Wisconsin, compared to private sector play in Wisconsin (read the article for the details) Notice it is "total" compensation package, including pension, benefits, etc:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezr...and_local.html