Minutes From February 23, 2011, Chapter Meeting
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If Americans Can No Longer Depend On Public Employee Jobs To Reach Middle Class, What’s The Alternative?
“[Public Sector] jobs let you put good food on the table and send your kids on school trips,” said Monty Blanton, a retired electrician and union worker. “The gap between low and middle is collapsing.”
Pitting Public Vs. Private
"And while we’re at it, if you really hate how government operates, wouldn’t you like to see private business run the Senate, House, judiciary, and President? We’re always hearing about wealthy CEOs spending their personal fortunes to become governor so they ‘can run this state like a business.’ Why not extend that to its logical conclusion? Just let private business run the entire country."
Seven Days Graphic Shows VSEA Leading The Way Towards More Open Gov’t
VSEA & VSEA Associate General Counsel Abigail Winters’ Role In Creating Positive Change Is Highlighted!
State Introduces Proposal To Privatize? Mental Health Services
[VT Assn. Mental Health Director Floyd] Nease said allowing private industry to vie against the designated agencies would let for-profit firms pick off the highest-margin patients and exacerbate fiscal pressures at the nonprofit agencies.