Shadowbosses. Government unions rob taxpayers blind. He discussing the power of Government Employee unions and the impact theyve had on policymaking. Thank you, john. In nevada, School Districts recently laid off seven of their teachers of the year. Some of the best teachers in the classroom got pink slips. In michigan, School Districts are spending over a quarter of their budget on retirement benefits. In wisconsin, property taxes went up every year over the past decade. Why . The answer can be summed up in two words. Government unions. Unions use their power to press government to put their interests first. In contract negotiations, unions always insist on senioritybased layoffs. This gives guaranteed Job Security to the more senior members who have more activity in the union. It also means School Districts are forced to lay off the new hires first, even if the teachers are star performers. Parents object, but the unions have decided they can accept that. Unions also want, understand
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