[T]he single organization that gave the most to super PACs in March was the National Education Association, which gave $3 million to its own super PAC.
Archive for Category: "Unions"
April 23, 2012 06:06
Obama team breaks pledge, taps lobbyists for cash
So Obama’s virginity pledges of no corporate money and no lobbyist money — which were always riddled with loopholes — are now officially defunct. – Washington Examiner
April 20, 2012 04:06
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on how his reforms have worked
Walker faces a bitter recall election funded by national unions because of his reforms which reigned in union control of the state government. Walker’s reforms have reduced property taxes and benefited schools.
April 17, 2012 05:57
Unions killing state economies – Want Jobs and Higher Salaries? Move to a Right-to-work State
Right-to-work states have generally lower unemployment, higher job growth, lower taxes and better business climates. They have growing populations and have been attracting businesses from other states.
April 13, 2012 09:15
Teachers union hires radical anti-American socialist
The teachers unions are the biggest lobbyists at all levels of government. 99% of their support goes to Democrats. One teachers union actually raised their dues to be able to collect more for the Obama campaign. Are we seeing a pattern here?
April 12, 2012 08:09
Prostitution, Education and The Future
Governmental monopoly and subsidization have produced a sheltered, pampered industry devoid of competitive pressures and innovation. Teachers unions now dominate rather than parents or students. As a result, complacency and regression reign and costs soar ever higher.
April 9, 2012 04:38
Illinois Admits $83 Billion in Pension Liabilities, $54 Billion in Retiree Health Liabilities, $9 Billion in Current Unpaid Bills; Who is to Blame?
Illinois has combined $137 billion in pension and healthcare liabilities on top of $9 billion in current unpaid bills. Yet, Illinois legislators will not even ask 6-figure pensioners to pick up a portion of their health premiums.
April 4, 2012 06:41
Gov. Walker’s labor reforms saving millions – desperate unions fight back
The unions aren’t done yet: they’re now trying to recall Walker from office. To do so, they will try to convince Wisconsin voters that Walker’s reforms have rendered the state ungovernable. But the evidence, so far, contradicts that claim—and Wisconsinites seem to realize it. – City Journal
April 2, 2012 04:07
Union boss: Too upsetting to fire bad teachers
Here’s one of the sick union hacks who sells out millions of kids to keep their cash flow high. Nathan Saunders, president of the Washington DC Teachers Union explains that teachers can’t be fired because it negatively affects the lives of the fired teachers. Michelle Rhee responds with John Stossel 4-1-12 – video clip from toddfein.
March 27, 2012 04:38
Unions trump free speech at schools – contractor fired over bumper sticker
[A] custodian working for a private contractor at Whitewater (Wisconsin) High School was recently fired by her employer after two school employees, including the supervisor of custodians, demanded that she remove a pro-Scott Walker sign from her car and she refused. – BigGovernment.com
