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Why Wisconsin is the Battleground State
Allen Ruff: If the "Wisconsin Idea" can be killed, the Right hopes so goes the nation 2011-03-16 14:08:55 Bio Allen Ruff is the host of "A Public Affair" on WORT 89.9 FM in Madison, Wisconsin.
Allen Ruff: Farmers and workers from private sector join protest in Madison - March 13, 2011 Bio Allen Ruff is the host of "A Public Affair" on WORT 89.9 FM in Madison, Wisconsin.
Farmers Join Protest in Wisconsin
Assault on Collective Bargaining Illegal, Says International Labor Rights Group
Protesters gathering at the Wisconsin Capitol in record numbers on March 12, 2011. (Photo: TopritzBuchananHofer ) The International Commission for Labor Rights (ICLR) sent a notice to the Wisconsin Legislature, explaining that its attempt to strip collective bargaining rights from public workers is illegal.Part of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's union-busting agenda is including a "right to work" rule for public-sector employees. Several other Republican governors are considering similar measures for both the public and private sectors. Insofar as they succeed, these right-to-work measures will seriously weaken the bargaining power of workers. "Right to work" is a great name from the standpoint of proponents, just like the term "death tax" is effective for opponents of the estate tax, but it has nothing to do with the issue at hand.
Right to Work: Representation Without Taxation
Frank Hammer: Right-wing encourages jealousy among different sectors of the workers 2011-02-28 20:35:08 Bio Frank Hammer is a retired General Motors employee and former President and Chairman of Local 909 in Warren, Michigan. He now organizes with the Auto Worker Caravan, an association of active and retired auto workers who advocate for workers demands in Washington.
Pitting Private And Public Sector Workers Against Each Other
Cutting Public Sector Wages Will Make Recession Worse
Bob Pollin and Jeff Thompson: Public sector wages are not higher than comparable private sector; cuts will fuel recession 2011-02-27 07:44:26 Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome to The Real News Network. I'm Paul Jay in Washington.Wisconsin's Billionaires Make a Sacrifice?
Paul Jay: Here's an alternative "something has to give" plan for Wisconsin 2013-02-17 13:51:16 Bio Paul Jay, is CEO and Senior Editor of The Real News Network. Prior to TRNN, Jay was for ten seasons the creator and Executive Producer of CBC Newsworld's flagship debate programs, counterSpin and FaceOff.
Bruce Fein: Patriot Act does not defend national security, it defends a military empire - February 21, 2011 Bio Bruce Fein is the founder of the American Freedom Agenda. He served in the US Justice Department under President Reagan and has been an adjunct scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, a resident scholar at the Heritage Foundation, a lecturer at the Brookings Institute, and an adjunct professor at George Washington University.
Patriot Act Serves Empire Not A Republic
Class Struggle in Wisconsin
Damon Silvers: Governor of Wisconsin tries to eliminate basic union rights for public sector workers in Wisconsin - Bio Damon A.
