What do you do when you can't control something? You walk away. That's exactly what the Democrats are upto in states like Wisconsin and Indiana. Labor rights and collective bargaining are forced to go up in the air and to avoid passing these bills the Democrats are packing their bags and leaving their state's to go somewhere else and discuss it out....atleast that's what they say they are doing. Let's hope they are not off to some warmer weather and having a paid vacation!
What's the real issue here? In Wisconsin - the state Governor Mr.Walker has proposed a bill to revoke the right of public employees to bargain collectively and though Rep's outnumber Dem's by 19-14 they need 20 members to be present to pass the bill. The proposed bills in Indiana seem to be more worse than Wisconsion, it would turn Indiana into an 'anti union' state', sounds familiar south? What next? State patrol out looking for elected Democrats?
Oh to live in interesting times!
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Well Ani, its more than just democrats absconding the state isnt it. A week prior to this Union Bill, Walker gave a $140M tax break to the businesses which funded his campaign. And since WI dosent have a filibuster option, This is the last option they have. The other main reason for Union bill is, Unions donate to Democrats and if the CBR is outlawed, there will be very less money for Dems in the elections.
If you think about the savings he will have with this bill, 140M in lost revenue from taxes and another 46M(DOT Highway) in lost fed grants for a saving of 136M from Union bill. And the worst part is, WI is going to have a surplus of 126M by 4Q this year without any of this.
And yes, we live in interesting times.
Hi Sujit, yes there's more to it..and it's disturbing that this bill has been passed in wisconsin today...Thanks for checking out my entry and sharing your thoughts, hope to have you back here often
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