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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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I think they should be allowed to resign with reasonable notice like 30 – 60 days. Kinda sad though that a couple of teachers weren’t aware of what was going on and couldn’t follow directions.
“Escape period” Think about that. The unions only allow their members a very brief window to “escape” from their union.
If you are allowed to join the union at any time, you should be allowed to leave the union at any tine.
The ability of when one is allowed to resign from the union varies based on the particulars of the specific employer – employee relationship.
A good resource is the NRTW LDF (National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation).
How can I resign my union membership and stop paying union dues? (Public Employee).
http://www.nrtw.org/how-resign-public
About Your Legal Rights: Private Sector Employee.
http://www.nrtw.org/your-rights-private
About Your Legal Rights: Federal Government Employee.
http://www.nrtw.org/your-rights-federal
About Your Legal Rights: Public School or College Employee.
http://www.nrtw.org/your-rights-teacher
About Your Legal Rights: Railway or Airline Employee.
http://www.nrtw.org/your-rights-railway
Charter School Teachers and Employees: Know Your Workplace Rights!
http://www.nrtw.org/your-rights-charter
CPS is a sinking ship, excessively over staffed. CTU has become a criminal conspiracy.
Screw the CTU!!!!!!