Not surprisingly, Gov. Scott Walker rejected a compromise that would have delivered the budget savings he was seeking from public employees … showing once and for all that this whole debate is about union busting, and little else.
From the Journal Sentinel story:
“Gov. Walker has repeatedly said that we won’t negotiate the budget and we can’t balance the budget on a hope and a prayer,” Werwie said in the statement. “That remains true. State and local government need the flexibility to manage this and future budget crises. In addition, as government workers pay a modest amount toward their pension and healthcare premium, about half the national average, it is fair to give them the choice of additional savings on their union dues.”
Oh, so now the issue is more than just giving local governments the “flexibility” and “tools” they need to balance their budgets (tools we don’t need). It’s about giving public workers “the choice of additional savings on their union fees.” Sure.
Why can’t the governor just say that he wants to end unions in Wisconsin? I’d respect him for admitting it.
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