Mass Public Unions

[winos5]

http://articles.boston.com/2011-04-27/news/29479557_1_unions-object-labor-unions-health-care





Here's the catch. The push to do this was led by Democrat lawmakers. The bill passed easily through the House.



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I'd be surprised if this doesn't happen in nearly every state.

 

[Tater]

“By spending less on the health care costs of municipal employees, our cities and towns will be able to retain jobs and allot more funding to necessary services like education and public safety,’’ he said in a statement.



Last night, as union leaders lobbied against the plan, DeLeo offered two concessions intended to shore up support from wavering legislators.



The first concession gives public employees 30 days to discuss changes to their health plans with local officials, instead of allowing the officials to act without any input from union members. But local officials would still, at the end of that period, be able to impose their changes unilaterally.









And a chance to slip them a briefcase full of $100's.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

“By spending less on the health care costs of municipal employees, our cities and towns will be able to retain jobs and allot more funding to necessary services like education and public safety,’’ he said in a statement.



Last night, as union leaders lobbied against the plan, DeLeo offered two concessions intended to shore up support from wavering legislators.



The first concession gives public employees 30 days to discuss changes to their health plans with local officials, instead of allowing the officials to act without any input from union members. But local officials would still, at the end of that period, be able to impose their changes unilaterally.









And a chance to slip them a briefcase full of $100's.

We have the best government money can buy!