The labor movement in Wisconsin has given news-watchers more than drama. It has given everyone in labor and management a reason to follow the drama on the streets and in the State Capitol Building. No doubt politicians everywhere are watching this unfold and wondering if state executives across the country will have a unique card to play if Wisconsin governor Scott Walker will win this battle with the unions.
Walker has no right to attempt to strip the unions of their bargaining rights. If he really wants to do something about the $137 million budget defecit, he should look into reports by the Huffington Post that states, "two-thirds of corporations pay no taxes."
The State of Wisconsin, like any other employer, should be bound to honor the agreement made with labor. If they feel they got a bad deal, there is nothing they can do about it until it is time to negotiate a new agreement. When that time comes, then and only then should Walker ask for more consessions from the other side of the table.
Scott Walker can not blame unions for agreeing to deals with him. Workers should not be punished by taking away their unions. If Walker is so concerned about his state's economy, go after the aforementioned corporations who are doing business in the Badger State but not paying anything into the tax coffers.
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