Where are the national protests in support of WI unions?

[thundley4]

Sabriel   (1000+ posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 07:49 AM
Original message
Where are the national protests in support of WI unions?
   
As others on this board and elsewhere have pointed out, this isn't just about collective bargaining: it's a direct attack on the very idea of democracy.

If this chilling legislation can happen in Wisconsin--and I think it will--imagine what will happen elsewhere.

Yes, we're coming out in support all around Wisconsin, but union and non-union folks MUST do the same across the country. There should be gatherings and demonstrations in every major city in the U.S.

Tomorrow's Saturday: will teachers in other states gather in support?

Where is everyone?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x446075

we can do it (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 07:54 AM
Response to Original message
1. We Are Under Attack and In Need of Help In Ohio, Too

I guess "we can't do it".

Fuddnik (286 posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 08:07 AM
Response to Reply #1
4. We have to help ourselves. Otherwise we get trampled.
   
Shut the whole country down.

They think we're sheep that are afraid of them. It's time to make them afraid of us.

Oh noes, Cheetos sales will plummet.

Sabriel   (1000+ posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 07:58 AM
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2. We need proactive, not reactive, protests
   
People in other states (with and without Republican governors) MUST show that they're mad as hell about what's happening in Ohio, Wisconsin, and elsewhere.

I've lived in Wisconsin for almost 45 years. Do you think we predicted something like this would ever happen?

It can--it will--happen to you, too.

Demonstrate (no pun intended) in your city/state that you won't take it lying down!

Indydem (604 posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 07:59 AM
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3. The only people who support unions.
   
Are union members.

Why do you think union membership is at an all time low?

Newsflash. Not all union members support unions. We just don't have a choice but to work at union places.

Sabriel   (1000+ posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 08:07 AM
Response to Reply #3
5. Not true
   
Quite a few people at the Madison protest on Tuesday were non-union. They were people who recognize that a rising tide lifts all boats.

And there were people who recognized--rightly--that Scott Walker's move was an attack on the voice of people, not the unions themselves.
  

You mean those non-union students that were taken to the protests by their teachers?

HereSince1628   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 08:12 AM
Response to Reply #3
6. I don't think that is so. Unions have been openly vilified for 30 years
   
So there are many people who see them as villians withing the economy.

But there are also Americans who support unions and the importance of collective bargaining.

Zoonart (6 posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 09:42 AM
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9. STRIKE?
   
Is it time to organize a national strike or a sick-out, or a timed walk-out in support of workers rights?

DUmmies have talked about this for years and it hasn't happened yet.

blindpig (1000+ posts)           Fri Feb-18-11 10:50 AM
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10. Taft Hartley - no sympathy strikes allowed.
   

Why has this vicious piece of Red Scare legislation not been done away with? The Democratic Party has had the ability to do this on a number of occasions in the last half century? You'd think they weren't interested....

jtrockville   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 10:57 AM
Response to Reply #10
11. +1.Taft Hartley NEEDS TO GO.

Could Taft-Hartley become their new meme?

jtrockville   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 11:12 AM
Response to Reply #10
13. Just curious.... what is the penalty for violating Taft Hartley?

ETA:  This last thread/joy killer post.

sufrommich   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 11:20 AM
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14. You will not see widespread support until the private sector
   
has had enough.What is happening in Wisconsin is a battle between union workers and their employer.It's about a very limited request to restore collective bargaining rights for state employees.Once those rights are restored,it will be back to work as usual.

Those who believe this is a national movement of general despair by workers need to ask themselves 2 questions:

1. Has the demonstration spread to include the private sector?

2. Have the demands gone beyond the parochial demands of a specific contract?

The answer in no to both those questions.


This is a specific labor protest with specific demands.

[Evil_Conservative]

Nobody f-ing cares.

I've lived in Wisconsin for almost 45 years. Do you think we predicted something like this would ever happen?

Nope, because your state is very Progressive and over ran by the unions.  People are brainwashed by unions there.  "They are great."  "Unions are good."  "Anti-union people are evil."

Blah blah blah.

I hate all of you cry babies.

[JohnnyReb]

Shut the whole country down....Hell man, what do you think Obama and Nancy have been trying to do the last few years.

They were people who recognize that a rising tide lifts all a few boats....and drowns everyone else.

[jukin]

I think that other states are not joining in because they do not want the spotlight of truth about how little work teachers do and how much per hour they earn.

[AllosaursRus]

Unions in other states are keepin' their mouths shut because they don't want their Governors gettin' the same idea, DUmbass!

I hope like hell they do come out in support so we can expose the difference in pay and benefits between public employees and those of us who work for what we get and contribute our money to what benefits we get at rate better than double what these coddled parasites do!!!

A can 'o worms has been opened and many public employees are gonna do their damnedest to put the lid back on! With sites like the DUmp, it's gonna be a real bitch to accomplish! Your liberal agenda is bein' exposed for America to see, somethin' close to a forensic audit! Lets see how you vampires like bein' drug out into the sunlight for exposure!!

[Ballygrl]

They don't realize do they that they're outnumbered by taxpayers who are fed up with unions.

[DefiantSix]

sufrommich   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 11:20 AM
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14. You will not see widespread support until the private sector
   
has had enough...

The private sector HAS had e - ****in' - nuff already.  That's why you aren't seeing widespread support of you collectivist jackholes.

[Karin]

I know, Defiantsix.  Somebody who has it exactly backwards like that, well, there's just no hope for them. 

[AllosaursRus]

sufrommich   (1000+ posts)             Fri Feb-18-11 11:20 AM
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14. You will not see widespread support until the private sector
   
has had enough...

The private sector HAS had e - ****in' - nuff already.  That's why you aren't seeing widespread support of you collectivist jackholes.

The clueless ignorance in that post is why they earn the name DUmbass!

Average Teachers salary in WI, $89,000. Average American employed in the private sector, $61,000! Gee, I wonder why they're not gettin' private sector support for refusing to foot part of the bill for their retirement and healthcare?????????

We oughta lynch 'em! Better yet, fire 'em all! How many teachers are outa work that would be more than willing to take the deal the Governor is offering?

[catsmtrods]

It would be one thing if the teachers could turn out a student that wasn't brain dead or the state workers could fix the roads without 10 guys leaning on their shovels watching 1 man work! But NOOOOO! Only a DUmmie would want to support them!

[DefiantSix]

They don't realize do they that they're outnumbered by taxpayers who are fed up with unions.

Especially with the horseshit pulled by "Public Employees" unions.  And no ma'am, they haven't the faintest clue.  They couldn't get that clue if they stripped themselves down, smeared a thick coat of clue musk all over themselves and danced the clue mating dance in a field full of horny clues.

[miskie]

The private sector HAS had e - ****in' - nuff already.  That's why you aren't seeing widespread support of you collectivist jackholes.

Exactly - as private sector jobs and pay decrease, public union protected government jobs have done the opposite. So, private company employees, as well as many unionized workers for private companies are sick and tired of how the gravy boat seems to stop in only one port now. 

[AllosaursRus]

Having unions in Government was such a bad idea that now, how many states can't afford their pension liabilities? It is absolutely insane to let a 40 year old retire with full benefits! What the **** did they think was goin' to happen?

If you can't sock the money away yourself, you should work until you can! If it was SS, you would work at least until you're 63! With 401k's and money market certificates, you can retire much earlier than our parents! WTF? When did we start thinkin' that when you are 40, you no longer have to be a contributing part of society?

Ya really think these people are actually sittin' in a rocker on the back porch? Of course not! Many take another public job because of their connections and, and do it all over again!

[JohnnyReb]

France............they'll strike at the drop of a hat.

[DefiantSix]

France............they'll strike at the drop of a hat.

Unless that word is preceded with the word "military".  Then they'll only do it if Greenpeace is giving them a ration of shit.

[ReaganForRushmore]

Governor Walker, one word


PATCO

[Wineslob]

Tarred, feathered, and run out of town on a pole.....................is a good thing.

[Alpha Mare]

Especially with the horseshit pulled by "Public Employees" unions.  And no ma'am, they haven't the faintest clue.  They couldn't get that clue if they stripped themselves down, smeared a thick coat of clue musk all over themselves and danced the clue mating dance in a field full of horny clues.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Where are the national protests in support of WI unions?

To quote the immortal drill sergeant response to such stupid questions, 'Where?  Where?  If it was up your ass you'd know where it was!'