Iowa (public union) bargaining changes sought

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald-AP

DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said Wednesday that he’ll bargain hard with unions representing state workers but has no plans to seek an end to their collective bargaining rights

Branstad also said, however, that he will push the unions to make big changes to the most recent contract that was bargained with his predecessor, Democratic Gov. Chet Culver. Republican Branstad wants reductions in pay and benefits.

Branstad said he also supports removing insurance from the items that the state is required to negotiate with workers but intends to keep a collective bargaining agreement with unions representing state workers. Other benefits such as pensions, vacations and medical leave will remain on the table, the governor said.

“The situation is different at all levels,” Branstad said. “Wisconsin has got a much worse situation.”

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20110302/NEWS01/703039907/0#iowa-bargaining-changes-sought

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FULL story at link.

[rurallib]

1. 133 companies in Iowa pay no taxes and get $43million in payment from state

hard to believe ain't it.
This little nugget was just slipped out a couple weeks ago.
These companies not only DO NOT pay taxes they actually get checks from the state.
Seems to me Terry the dumb should change his enemies list and go after these corps.
http://www.iowafiscal.org/110211-statement.html

http://www.iowafiscal.org/110212-RAC-bgd.html

[Omaha Steve]

2. Yesterday in LBN

He wants to cut corporate tax rate in 1/2.

[Bozita]

3. Well, that governor can go fuck himself today. Yesterday too.

And next week Sunday.

Good thing this isn't a CLASS WAR.