It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of unions. But I’m even less of a fan of public-sector unions for two reasons:
- As a taxpayer, I’m on the hook for the bill.
- Politicians simply can’t resist giving unions money in exchange for votes.
I apologize to the firefighters, police officers, and teachers. Your jobs are extremely important. But we can’t afford your unions, and we need your help to bust them apart. Unions are the same cancer which bankrupted America’s once-largest-company, General Motors. Why do we let this cancer invade our state? (Oh yeah, Jerry Brown did it – so don’t vote for him now)
Shedlock puts it well:
In the case of public unions, if politicians strike a bad deal, taxpayers foot the bill. In the case of private corporations, if management strikes a bad deal, the company goes bankrupt, shareholders take a hit, or the jobs move elsewhere, as soon as the contract is up.
If you aren’t convinced, here are some articles to read: