This article originally appeared on my blog at: anjfarmer.blogspot.com Sometimes an idea, or set of ideas, comes along that’s so clear and sensible, it makes you stop and wonder why we haven’t implemented it. Then again, some ideas are so ineffective, it’s a wonder they haven’t been buried in an avalanche of criticism Such is… Continue reading Bold Ideas Lead to Great Schools: The Future of Education Reform
Category: Collective bargaining
Wisconsin Republicans Now Going After Police And Firefighter Unions
And so, the inevitable happened. Scott Walker and his Republican goons in Wisconsin have now turned their union busting efforts against Wisconsin’s police and firefighters. Local firefighters and police officers are vowing to fight legislation proposed last week that would limit their ability to collectively bargain and negotiate contracts. Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer, I-Manitowoc, introduced the… Continue reading Wisconsin Republicans Now Going After Police And Firefighter Unions
Dennis Kucinich vs Scott Walker–Who Won?
Last time we heard about Dennis Kucinich, the Democratic Congressman was questioning whether or not President Obama should be impeached for his actions in Libya. Kucinich believes he should be. Today, Kucinich somewhat redeemed himself and was able to reconnect with his Democratic roots during his questioning of Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker. Walker went to… Continue reading Dennis Kucinich vs Scott Walker–Who Won?
When The People Don’t Vote, The People Lose
After over 3 weeks of protests, sleep ins and push backs by the people of Wisconsin against a bill by Republican governor Scott Walker where the rights of union members were at stake, the fight abruptly came to an end tonight, when Walker and his Republican allys voted and passed the bill without any Democrat… Continue reading When The People Don’t Vote, The People Lose