Public Unions
San Francisco Bus Workers Threaten Strike
While negotiations with train employees are going on
Spokane, WA Voters Approve Independent Review of Police Misconduct, Waiting for Police Union Approval
"Democracy does not go on hold because there is not a contract," says councilmember pushing ordinance to establish independent review
Big Labor Stumbles in Wisconsin
In a showdown with Gov. Scott Walker, democracy is the big winner.
Minnesota State Rep Suing Over Illegal Access to His Drivers' License Data, Joins Hundreds of Similar Claims
One employee looked up records for thousands of women to help his online dating quest
Court Rules Against WI Public Unions Over Collective Bargaining
State restrictions on government employees' unions upheld
Even Public Workers Know Ailing Cities Need to Change Their Benefits Systems
Reason-Rupe Poll shows a desire to make city workers more responsible for their own retirements
Calif. Bill Would Threaten Charter School Creation
Would require consent from unionized teachers and staff
Obama Administratoin Attempts to Limit State Pension Reforms
California could lose transportation funding due to federal regulations
San Bernardino Allowed to Join Stockton, Detroit in Bankruptcy
The story of the failing city reaches chapter nine
Miami Police Union Discourages Applicants From Considering Department
It's all the coconut oil
Calif. Mayor Sues Police Union for Intimidation, Defamation
Conspiracy alleged to try to get him arrested for DUI
Mediator Ordered to Handle Detroit Union Negotiations for Bankruptcy
Initial mediation efforts to begin in September
Michigan State Unions Lose Right-to-Work Challenge
Government employees can opt out of paying union dues
Jerry Brown Names Board of Investigators for BART Contract Dispute, Delaying Strike
By at least seven days
Bay Area's Mass Transit Program Offers Huge Perks to Employees
They and their families ride without paying, even after retiring
If Public Employees Are Smart, They'll Turn Against Pensions, Too
Municipal corporate crony giveaways know no party affiliation
Police Union Suing St. Paul For Releasing Video of Police Brutality Without Hiding Cop's Face
Cop still on the job even though the police chief says he wants to fire him
Prison Guards Fired in Connection with Officer's Death Ordered Reinstated
Accused of falsifying documents and lying to investigators
Prison Ordered to Hire Back Guards Fired over an Officer's Murder Because Everybody Else Was Awful, Too
Incompetence is not a firing offense when you work for the government. Even when it kills a co-worker.
BART Employees in San Francisco Strike over Having to Contribute to Own Pensions
Apparently contributing to your own retirement is like taking a pay cut
What About Zero Tolerance For Cops?
Instead of suspending kids for fake guns, how about firing police officers for being unqualified to wield real ones as a job?
