State workers expect quid pro quo from Democrats
Well, at least somebody acknowledges the quid pro quo that's expected by some public-sector workers. Here's a retired nurse in Annie Linskey's pension story on her resentment that Democrats are cutting retirement benefits for state workers.
"We voted for them, and we're not getting appreciated at all," said Josephine Ball-Sivels, a clinical nurse specialist who retired in 1996 after 32 years with the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She said changes to the plan are like "being kicked in the shin."
Yes, of course, there is the same dynamic, only more powerful, in the relationship between corporate interests and Republicans. Oh, and Democrats, too.
Comments
I am curious to see how O'Malley handles this. If he really does want to run for president, he can't afford to piss off the unions.
At least, if he wants to run as a democrat.
Posted by: John J. Walters | April 6, 2011 11:36 AM
That's because O'Malley and the Democrats know that the State workers will vote for them again in the next election. What do they care?, the legislators will get their pay raises and full pensions while cutting the State workers benefits
Posted by: Charlie S | April 6, 2011 9:32 PM
I am a state employee with the University of Maryland, Baltimore. And I find it shameful how much outright waste and fraud goes on in state government.
Moreover, I am frequently ashamed by the attitudes of some of my fellow state workers on campus.
I am a taxpayer first, employee second.
Posted by: Gunpowder Chronicle | April 7, 2011 9:41 PM
Its time for the democrats to become pro business. Even Red China got the clue business pays the bills. The party really needs a head extraction. As for the EPA controling co2, come on I personally don't know a sole that believes in man made global warming. All the EPA will do is kill more jobs and elect more Republicans
Posted by: billg | April 15, 2011 8:01 AM