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.
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.
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
September 11, 2012 04:31
Chicago Teachers Union Makes War On Kids And Parents
In a city with double-digit unemployment, teachers who can’t be fired and who make more than double what their students’ parents make, have gone on strike. Anyone for school choice? – IBD
September 5, 2012 05:47
The Machine: The Truth Behind Teachers Unions
The machine that runs the K-12 education system isn’t designed to produce better schools. It’s designed to produce more money for unions and more donations for politicians. More ….
July 19, 2012 04:40
The Union Difference: A Primer On What Unions Do To The Economy
The rest of society pays for public employee benefits through higher sales, income, and property taxes.
