Dr. Leslie Heffez of the IL State Universities Retirement System, will receive a half-a-million-dollar pension in 2013 [and] more than $15,000 in an annual COLA
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September 18, 2013 11:03
Chicago Nears Junk Bond Status – The Next Detroit?
Each Chicago household is on the hook for more than $61,000.
August 23, 2013 06:06
“Progressive” Detroit – The End Game – Is Chicago Next?
Now 130 square miles of sadness.
June 19, 2013 06:23
Illinois Highlights Public Union Pension Death Spiral
Taxpayer contributions to teacher retirements have gone up by 400% since 1998 and are expected to go up another 261% by 2045.
May 25, 2013 08:43
Union Influence in IRS Harassment of Conservatives
Sen. Mitch McConnell: IRS Union Employees Took Their Cues to Target Conservatives from Union Leaders – Jim Hoft
April 15, 2013 08:07
What Margaret Thatcher Can Teach Us About Unions
Government unions in particular are an obstacle to reforming pensions and improving public schools. At some point these problems will need to be resolved – and a confrontation with unions is almost guaranteed.
March 27, 2013 10:52
Education Costs Higher Than Reported
It turns out, states are hiding some of the teachers’ benefits.
January 18, 2013 05:51
Fleeing Liberal Utopia – Failed State of California a Vision of Obama’s America
Long term Democrat/progressive/socialist control has brought California to bankruptcy. Unions unholy alliance with Democrats, environmental wackos, and acclaimed victimhood of every group has brought the utopian state of California to ruin. Higher costs, higher taxes, ever increasing tyranny of regulations and thought police have made the state dysfunctional. The first to flee were businesses. Now people are seeing the results of their welfare state.
December 12, 2012 07:56
Dem lawmaker tells unions ‘Get a little bloody when necessary’
“I’m proud to be here with people who understand that it’s more than just sending an email to get you going. Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary,” -Rep. Michael Capuano
December 12, 2012 07:13
Flashback: Obama says he will make union agenda America’s agenda
The Democrats at the state and federal level have become like loan sharks and money launderers. Unions collect dues and fund the election of Democrats. The Democrats borrow the people’s money in the form of promised future benefits and high wages and and the cycle begins again. The Democrats get power and money in the form of public office and benefits. Obama isn’t just an opportunist with this union push, he is a tried and true union believer. Former SEIU president Andy Stern was the most frequent visitor to the White House while leading with socialist slogans. Now we find out that AFL-CIO boss Richard Trumka visits the White House 2 or 3 times a week and speaks with the White House daily.
