[mdittmar]

Without a union, employees are basically slaves to their employer.

Well,we are their employer.

And as to being a slave to my non-union employer,I get 7 weeks paid vacation,full health benefits,Profit sharing,401k.

I agree with the incoming chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

“I really don’t think that the public-sector employees should be unionized.”

[BwanaNdege]

Actually, I’d like to see the “Incoming Senate Panel Chairman” lay off a significant percentage of the members of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

[FlingWingFlyer]

I’ve got a feeling the union thugs will be going through a lot of Huggies over the next two years. That’s not a bad thing for the American taxpayers.

[goldstategop]

AFGE has blocked pension reform. Many of our state pension plans are underfunded... there is no money to pay future retirees. And I guess its against federal reform, too.

But why worry? Vest now, pay later.

[marktwain]

Note that what he says, and what they say he says, are two completely different things.

He says:

“I think it’s unrealistic for public-service employees to believe they are immune from modifications to their pay and benefit packages,” said Sen. Johnson, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He went on to say “those things in the private sector have been modified dramatically.”

They claim:
“So the senator wants federal employees to take whatever compensation their employer offers, most likely with ever changing work schedules, no guaranteed overtime pay, and little or no medical care and pension. He appears to oppose the idea of fairness, justice, equality, opportunity, and prosperity. Without a union, employees are basically slaves to their employer.”

[eyeamok]

employees to take whatever compensation their employer offers, most likely with ever changing work schedules, no guaranteed overtime pay, and little or no medical care and pension. He appears to oppose the idea of fairness, justice, equality, opportunity, and prosperity. Without a union, employees are basically slaves to their employer.

Welcome to the REAL WORLD

[entropy12]

I worked for the government for a dozen years. Our benefits were tremendous, way better than anything from my jobs in private industry.

5 weeks vacation to start, 9% contribution by employer to my 401-k, life time healthcare insurance after 10 years service at age 55, unlimited sick leave, free physicals every year, unused vacation days accumulation up to 2 months, 90% subsidized healthcare insurance, etc.

[txrefugee]

Boo-hoo. These accomplices of the regulatory oppressors currently in charge are carbuncles on the backside of the nation. Grossly overpaid with many federal holidays and pensions private sectors workers will never see, half of them should be fired as this bloated government is drastically downsized.

[PistolPaknMama]

Well ain’t that the pot calling the kettle black. Congress can and has voted their own pay raises and perks and are exempt from what the commoners have to live by.

[ealgeone]

I like this guy already. About time federal employees feel the heat like everyone else.

[WashingtonSource]

Great!

[VRWCarea51]

I wonder if Mr. Johnson worked behind the
Scenes along with other in Congress for exemption for him and his staff from NeroCare?

[logic101.net]

Without a union, employees are basically slaves to their employer.

And WITH a union the taxpayers are slaves to the govt employees. I’m proud to call Johnson my senator.

[A_Former_Democrat]

What other entity loses its azz every year and doesn’t cut staff, pay and benefits?

A: None

End the gravy train. Let them “Work” someplace else

[JoeFromSidney]

Public employee unions are a racket. They use dues money to campaign for politicians who will raise the pay of public employees. They're not like private sector employee unions, that negotiate with people who have contrary interests. Public employee unions in effect negotiate with people who have an interest in satisfying the demands of the unions. This isn't collective bargaining, it's collusion. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was right. Public employees should be unionized.

[MV=PY]

"It’s important to note that a pension is delayed payment for work already done"

What...?

[DoodleDawg]

The incoming chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has been outspoken about his plans to cut federal employees’ pay and pensions.

House and Senate first.

[Minsc]

Can I get an A-men?

[Sivad]

Good. Time to give them all the Johnson!

[sloop]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

squeal piggies - squeal as the trough is taken away

i hope they all suffer

[Thunder90]

Hey guys, just wait until Scott Walker is your President.