US Department of Labor (a.k.a. That Bloated Bureaucracy):
The American collective bargaining system embraces at least three characteristics distinctive to industrial relations in the United States. Perhaps the most significant is that our system of industrial relations is highly decentralized. The prevalence of plant and company negotiations grew out of the patterns of organizations among employers and unions scattered across the country.
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/amworkerconclusion.htm
Monday, February 28, 2011
Have Washington state workers given their fair share?
Seattle Times:
As debate over government workers' wages and benefits erupts across the country, some lawmakers here are questioning whether state employees have given enough to help balance the state budget.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014343172_stateworkers27m.html
As debate over government workers' wages and benefits erupts across the country, some lawmakers here are questioning whether state employees have given enough to help balance the state budget.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014343172_stateworkers27m.html
Rubicon: A river in Wisconsin
Charles Krauthammer:
In the private sector, the capitalist knows that when he negotiates with the union, if he gives away the store, he loses his shirt. In the public sector, the politicians who approve any deal have none of their own money at stake. On the contrary, the more favorably they dispose of union demands, the more likely they are to be the beneficiary of union largess in the next election. It's the perfect cozy setup.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/24/AR2011022406520.html
In the private sector, the capitalist knows that when he negotiates with the union, if he gives away the store, he loses his shirt. In the public sector, the politicians who approve any deal have none of their own money at stake. On the contrary, the more favorably they dispose of union demands, the more likely they are to be the beneficiary of union largess in the next election. It's the perfect cozy setup.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/24/AR2011022406520.html
Shock Doctrine, U.S.A.
Paul Krugman:
In recent weeks, Madison has been the scene of large demonstrations against the governor’s budget bill, which would deny collective-bargaining rights to public-sector workers. Gov. Scott Walker claims that he needs to pass his bill to deal with the state’s fiscal problems. But his attack on unions has nothing to do with the budget.
In recent weeks, Madison has been the scene of large demonstrations against the governor’s budget bill, which would deny collective-bargaining rights to public-sector workers. Gov. Scott Walker claims that he needs to pass his bill to deal with the state’s fiscal problems. But his attack on unions has nothing to do with the budget.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/25/opinion/25krugman.html?ref=paulkrugman
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Wisconsin Uprising
Step one: Create your own budget crisis by giving out tax cuts to the privileged.
Step two: “Solve” your crisis by attacking teachers and other public servants.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Obama budget plan shows interest owed on national debt quadrupling in next decade
Starting in 2014, net interest payments will surpass the amount spent on education, transportation, energy and all other discretionary programs outside defense. In 2018, they will outstrip Medicare spending. Only the amounts spent on defense and Social Security would remain bigger under the president's plan.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/16/AR2011021606897.html?hpid=topnews
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/16/AR2011021606897.html?hpid=topnews
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Why The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
Social media can’t provide what social change has always required.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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