From today's Illinois Chamber/NFIB meeting, Gov Scott Walker's keynote address
Showing posts with label Wisconsin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisconsin. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, November 7, 2011
Gov Scott Walker (R-Wis) on Reforms that Make Government Work
At the Union League Club of Chicago, Gov Scott Walker of Wisconsin talks about the reforms he brought to Wisconsin government and what he says are already tangible results. Gov Walker talked too, about the problems troubling Illinois, and why he feels Illinois is moving in the wrong direction by raising taxes to solve its budget problems.
Early on, the Governor's remarks were interrupted by members of Occupy Chicago, chanting and yelling during his speech. This went on for about 5 mins. We've edited their distruption to one minute, to give viewers a flavor of their tactics.
Early on, the Governor's remarks were interrupted by members of Occupy Chicago, chanting and yelling during his speech. This went on for about 5 mins. We've edited their distruption to one minute, to give viewers a flavor of their tactics.
Friday, February 18, 2011
IL Senate President Cullerton (D) Offers Support to Wisconsin Senate Dems
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“It’s the frontline workers who would likely know best how to maximize our resources and cut back on outdated and unnecessary services and spending.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.
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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