Illinois Senate President John Cullerton reached out to his Wisconsin colleagues today to offer his support for their efforts to protect public service employees’ right to bargain and force good faith negotiations on how to save public dollars.
Earlier today, Cullerton contacted the office of the Democratic Senate Leader in Wisconsin to offer his support and assistance.
“The vilification of public sector employees needs to stop. These are the people who teach our children, guard our worst criminals and protect our public health and safety,” Cullerton said. “Their rights shouldn’t be bulldozed for political gain.”
At the same time the Illinois Senate President called on Illinois’ public worker unions to help state leaders here resolve ongoing budget problems.
Cullerton reiterated that he intends to work with teachers’ unions to reform the education process and ensure the best teachers lead public school classrooms.
He also encouraged state AFSCME workers to contribute to the discussion on how to find savings and efficiencies in state spending.
“It’s the frontline workers who would likely know best how to maximize our resources and cut back on outdated and unnecessary services and spending. I want those workers to have a say in the budget and share their ideas,” Cullerton said.
Illinois and unions have a proven record of working together for success.
The recently enacted McCormick Place union work rules cut convention costs and bureaucratic red tape. The move spurred increased convention business which translates into more union work.
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