“Madigan has been able to create a public sector middle class on the backs of ordinary Illinoisans” – Ted on Illinois Rising

Ted was on Illinois Rising this week discussing AFSCME’s $768,000 campaign contribution to Mike Madigan and what it gets them. The average state AFSCME worker already gets $110,000 a year in total compensation, including the 2nd-highest state worker pay in the nation. Now the union wants even more out its next contract with the state.

Learn more about AFSCME’s total compensation here: What AFSCME’s $768,000 contribution to Madigan just bought

And learn more about Illinois’ pension crisis here.