Public Workers

Martin Luther King Jr. and the attack on public workers

January 17, 2011 By Scott Marshall

As we celebrate the life and historic contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, public workers are under fierce attack across the country.

State budget crises and Mr. Holland’s sorrow

January 12, 2011 By Art Perlo

In the coming year, states face a combined shortfall likely to exceed $112 billion.

Public workers in the bull’s-eye

January 5, 2011 By Scott Marshall

Taking advantage of the economic crisis, the Republicans and Wall Street have placed public workers in the bull's-eye of their attack.

Kasich declares war on workers

December 22, 2010 By Rick Nagin

Ohio's Republican Governor-elect John Kasich declared war on all public employees and workers employed under state contracts - a full month before taking office.

Anger erupts over slash-to-the-bone state budget

December 22, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

SEATTLE - Public employee unions and the people they serve denounced the budget unveiled by Gov. Chris Gregoire, which slashes vital services and jobs.