Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts
Monday, June 11, 2012
Bush's Budget Director, which means he knows nothing about Math, is absolutely stumped by the low salaries
Another government worker who hates government workers.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Richard Mourdock opposes direct election of senators
I never thought I'd live long enough to see a candidate for the Senate running on the platform that the American people shouldn't be able to vote for president. While at the same time espousing the genius of all those free and slave holding founding fathers. I guess the train has officially left the train has left the station. Then using this as a way of saying this will take the money out of politics. I guess it means the corporations will get to buy their votes for a lot cheaper, by giving their money to fewer and fewer people but hooraay for democracy.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Union sues to block Indiana right-to-work law - CBS News
Union sues to block Indiana right-to-work law - CBS News
Among other things, the union claims the law violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution by treating building and construction workers and public workers differently from others. The law's provisions regarding construction trades took effect immediately, impairing existing contracts, the union said. Public employees aren't allowed to opt out of union membership to the same degree as private-sector worker, the union said.
"No legitimate state interest is served by requiring public sector employees to subsidize the cost of representation services for private sector employees who refuse to pay any fees to the Union," the lawsuit said.
Union members had protested that the law unfairly makes union members who pay dues also pay for the representation of non-union members who choose to opt out under the new law.
Among other things, the union claims the law violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution by treating building and construction workers and public workers differently from others. The law's provisions regarding construction trades took effect immediately, impairing existing contracts, the union said. Public employees aren't allowed to opt out of union membership to the same degree as private-sector worker, the union said.
"No legitimate state interest is served by requiring public sector employees to subsidize the cost of representation services for private sector employees who refuse to pay any fees to the Union," the lawsuit said.
Union members had protested that the law unfairly makes union members who pay dues also pay for the representation of non-union members who choose to opt out under the new law.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Former union employee Fran Tarkenton comes down on Union employees
Booking Fran Tarkenton Speaker Appearances, Fran Tarkenton Agent Manager Contact, Hiring Fran Tarkenton Speaking Engagements Costs Fees
Fran Tarkenton was on television complaining about the municipal employee union having it too good in support of Indiania's union busting measure before the superbowl. After twenty years Tarkenton said these workers can retire and just live off the governement which is too much for Tarkenton. Let's not even talk about Tarkenton who lasted just 17 years, collecting all the money he did off his good union job, but now because of that good union job he's allowed to trade on his reputation and collect between 20,000 and 30,000 per speaking engagement. That means in two hours of shooting the breeze he probably outstrips nearly every municple employee he has a problem. And it is not exactly like he earned this by being the top of his profession. I don't recall too many super bowl victories from this mediocre quarterback.
Fran Tarkenton was on television complaining about the municipal employee union having it too good in support of Indiania's union busting measure before the superbowl. After twenty years Tarkenton said these workers can retire and just live off the governement which is too much for Tarkenton. Let's not even talk about Tarkenton who lasted just 17 years, collecting all the money he did off his good union job, but now because of that good union job he's allowed to trade on his reputation and collect between 20,000 and 30,000 per speaking engagement. That means in two hours of shooting the breeze he probably outstrips nearly every municple employee he has a problem. And it is not exactly like he earned this by being the top of his profession. I don't recall too many super bowl victories from this mediocre quarterback.
Great moment in this former union employees life as he went on to lead his team to a crushing defeat at the hands of the Oakland Raiders 32-14. It was just one of his impressive three super bowl losses he was able to compile.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Occupy the Super Bowl | The Progressive
Occupy the Super Bowl | The Progressive
Both states have Republican majorities in their statehouses and a GOP governor. And both are passing anti-union legislation.
In Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker and the GOP legislators went after public sector unions and passed laws that limited collective bargaining rights.
In Indiana, Governor Mitch Daniels and the GOP have set their sights on private sector unions. Daniels just signed a “Right to Work” bill into law. This measure prohibits private sector workplaces from requiring workers to pay dues or other fees to join a union. Indiana is the twenty-third state to adopt this type of legislation, but the first state in the Rust Belt. It’s been more than a decade since a state has passed such a law.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
New ad: 'What' - Indiana Gov. Daniels in his own words, opposing Right t...
This was obviously before Governor Daniels received his orders.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN): People ought to be scared
Daniels is now leading Indians like lemmings to the cliff. Trying cheap political stunts to get this union wrecking business over before the Super Bowl so everyone can keep their happy disposition. He no doubt got his orders from his bosses in Colorado, one of the Koch Brothers estates in Colorado, and had to get back to tell the people of Indiana what his bosses wanted. It was hysterical listening to him say that Obama is trying to divide people. Much of his actions in Ohio seems pretty divisive.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Indiana: 20,000 Signed Postcards Say No Way to RTW | AFL-CIO NOW BLOG
Indiana: 20,000 Signed Postcards Say No Way to RTW AFL-CIO NOW BLOG
Today in Indianapolis, union members are at the Statehouse, putting 20,000signed postcards and petitions in the hands of elected officials – Republicansand Democrats. United Steelworkers (USW) member Kelly Hugunin, one of many working every day to raise awareness on the job and in the community, says public opinion is with working Hoosiers.
Everywhere we go, people are happy to sign. Union or not, working people want to stop this attack on middle class jobs.
Today in Indianapolis, union members are at the Statehouse, putting 20,000signed postcards and petitions in the hands of elected officials – Republicansand Democrats. United Steelworkers (USW) member Kelly Hugunin, one of many working every day to raise awareness on the job and in the community, says public opinion is with working Hoosiers.
Everywhere we go, people are happy to sign. Union or not, working people want to stop this attack on middle class jobs.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Daily Kos: Secret donors put Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on the air to make dubious anti-union claims
Daily Kos: Secret donors put Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on the air to make dubious anti-union claims
Indiana Republicans aren't just pushing an anti-union law through the state legislature at warp speed, they're running an ad campaign featuring Gov. Mitch Daniels to try to persuade the public that this is the right move.
The ads are funded by a shadowy group that calls itself the Indiana Opportunity Fund. Public records show the group has spent $600,000 on the “right to work” for less propaganda. But, the group—founded by Republican party activist Jim Bopp—is not required to divulge the source of the cash and Daniels has ignored requests from Hoosier working families, the media and others to disclose whose deep pockets he is dipping into for the advertisements.
Indiana Republicans aren't just pushing an anti-union law through the state legislature at warp speed, they're running an ad campaign featuring Gov. Mitch Daniels to try to persuade the public that this is the right move.
The ads are funded by a shadowy group that calls itself the Indiana Opportunity Fund. Public records show the group has spent $600,000 on the “right to work” for less propaganda. But, the group—founded by Republican party activist Jim Bopp—is not required to divulge the source of the cash and Daniels has ignored requests from Hoosier working families, the media and others to disclose whose deep pockets he is dipping into for the advertisements.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Republicans Douse ‘Light of Democracy’ and Ram Through RTW Bill | AFL-CIO NOW BLOG
Republicans Douse ‘Light of Democracy’ and Ram Through RTW Bill AFL-CIO NOW BLOG
The Republican-controlled Indiana House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, muzzled Democrats and, in a five-minute “charade” of a hearing this morning, passed a so-called right to work (RTW) bill by an 8-5 vote.
Not only were Democrats barred from offering any amendments, no discussion of the bill was allowed and, immediately after the vote, the hearing was adjourned. Rep. John Bartlett (D) told reporters that he’d “never seen a charade like this in my life.”
Said Rep. Clyde Kersey (D):
I think the light of democracy just went out in the Indiana House.
LP - The fight goes on for the soul of this country and whether anyone will have a job where they are paid anything more than pennies.
The Republican-controlled Indiana House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, muzzled Democrats and, in a five-minute “charade” of a hearing this morning, passed a so-called right to work (RTW) bill by an 8-5 vote.
Not only were Democrats barred from offering any amendments, no discussion of the bill was allowed and, immediately after the vote, the hearing was adjourned. Rep. John Bartlett (D) told reporters that he’d “never seen a charade like this in my life.”
Said Rep. Clyde Kersey (D):
I think the light of democracy just went out in the Indiana House.
LP - The fight goes on for the soul of this country and whether anyone will have a job where they are paid anything more than pennies.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Mitch Daniels Rescinds Indiana Statehouse Restrictions Under Pressure From Democrats, Unions
Mitch Daniels Rescinds Indiana Statehouse Restrictions Under Pressure From Democrats, Unions
WASHINGTON -- Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) rescinded rules limiting how many people can be inside the statehouse at any one time on Wednesday, a victory for Democrats and labor leaders who protested the restrictions as an attempt to quash the size of protests.
Under the rules that went into effect on Jan. 1, only 3,000 would be allowed inside the building at one time. That number includes the 1,700 state employees who work there, meaning that about 1,300 others would be able to assemble on a given day.
The rule was drafted by the Indiana State Police, the state's homeland security department and the state fire marshal's office. Daniels appointed the heads of all those offices.
WASHINGTON -- Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) rescinded rules limiting how many people can be inside the statehouse at any one time on Wednesday, a victory for Democrats and labor leaders who protested the restrictions as an attempt to quash the size of protests.
Under the rules that went into effect on Jan. 1, only 3,000 would be allowed inside the building at one time. That number includes the 1,700 state employees who work there, meaning that about 1,300 others would be able to assemble on a given day.
The rule was drafted by the Indiana State Police, the state's homeland security department and the state fire marshal's office. Daniels appointed the heads of all those offices.
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