CNN is reporting that Wisconsin passed Walker's union busting legislation without a single Democratic vote tonight The Republicans were able to do this by stripping out the budget provisions. The sharp restrictions on collective … [Read more...]
The value of our public employees
Obama, Cooper says, is a talented politician and leader who came to office with major policy ideas and a plan to improve government performance by using technology, in particular. All of these things require a commitment of … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick should look at contractors’ salaries too
There are hundreds of these companies that contract with agencies in the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and the salaries of the executives running them are often above $100,000 as well. In 2009, we looked … [Read more...]
Protections for Working People in Boston
The Boston City Council recently (Aug 8) voted down protections for tenants. The collective bargaining for tenants act was voted down 8-5, in a vote split along racial lines. Only one of the nine white city councilors voted for … [Read more...]