Senseless Attacks

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.afscmeblog.org/2010/09/15/senseless-attacks/?__utma=1.1847225545.1261531521.1276721935.1276731138.86&__utmb=1.1.10.1284945208&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1275745986.79.4.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=AFSCME%20member%20deaths%20on%209-11&__utmv=-&__utmk=89659035

September 15th, 2010

Daniel Morris of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy had an important piece in the New York Daily News this week, stressing that workers are being attacked in ways that don’t make sense.

Morris says:

“The truth is hardly tabloid material: Most public-sector workers earn a modest middle- class living and are as worried as anyone else about the economy. But the perverse argument gaining traction is that what public-sector jobs provide – fair compensation, adequate benefits and dignified retirement options – sets the bar too high for everyone.”

He’s not alone: New York Times columnist Paul Krugman recently pointed out that attacks on state and local government employees don’t make sense, because they don’t earn more than those in the private sector with similar education and experience.

The Wealthy Public-Sector Worker: A Myth Debunked: http://www.truth-out.org/the-wealthy-public-sector-worker-a-myth-debunked63107

[w8liftinglady]

1. ...and yet-here in Texas,anyway-the right exploits them..stating they make "SO much more"

...they have cut so many state,county and city jobs recently...except for perry,Cornyn and the like.

[G_j]

2. and of course

someone canceled my rec.


what the hell, they attack workers here too..
go figure..

[Omaha Steve]

3. That is TWO -R's so far

I guess I'm not surprised that some of us are listing to the right.

[pinboy3niner]

4. Here's a K&R. nt

[G_j]

5. It's a great post Omaha Steve.

It's crucial we become aware of these tactics to continue to downgrade the entire American workforce. They are moving quickly with the propaganda, and they can, because the economy is tanking. It's seems to be working too. It must be counteracted.

[RKP5637]

6. Recommend! n/t

[obxhead]

7. K&R

[Better Believe It]

8. They make perfect sense if your objective is to cripple, weaken and ultimately destroy labor unions.

[Omaha Steve]

9. Rush was tearing into public unions again last week

I'd say more but it would get deleted. :-)

[G_j]

10. kick