State Journal-Register:
Gov. Pat Quinn's administration said today it will have to move forward with significant layoffs of state workers after the largest union refused to re-open its contract.
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"Bayer said the union proposed ways to save money other than layoffs, such as changing or cancelling state contracts worth tens of millions of dollars and getting rid of “many unnecessary top-level managers left over from the previous administra
I guess we are starting to learn where Quinn stands. Unions aren't given anything. We fought for our rights by putting our jobs in jeopardy every time we picked or voted on a contract.
If Quinn lays off union workers than he and everyone in his inner circle will not get my vote next time.
I can't wait to lay off Quinn in the next election for trying to raise my taxes.
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First Posted: 09- 3-09 08:13 PM | Updated: 10-19-09 05:12 AM