Have no illusions, what is happening today in Wisconsin this week can happen here whenever someone in power has a whim. If you are lucky enough to be in work now, go join the union for your occupation. If you are already in a union, get more active.
http://vimeo.com/20277863
To quote part of Niemoller's famous warning:
.... They came for the trades unionists but I didnt speak out because I wasnt a trades unionist....
.... then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me.......
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Update 13 march 2011
Sadly, the unions have lost. Governor Walker forced the vote through and they now have no bargaining rights in the state. Terrible terrible news for public sector workers there. Did you know that many public sector workers in the USA, such as school teachers, do not even get their medical insurance cover paid by their employers?
Nina out and about being active in the community
I am a hands-on Green, out and about being active in the community
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