"The shift to defined contribution (DC) plans, coupled with the 2008 market crash and general stock market volatility, has made it difficult for some employees to retire."
More ammunition to counter "race to the bottom" mentality!
Employee questions cause federal Congressperson’s meeting to be abruptly adjourned.
Diana Lacey, president of the State Employees Association, said she’s most attracted by the 4,000 jobs the casino and slot machines resort would employ.
“People need jobs,” Lacey said.
"This weekend, thousands of Wisconsin farmers will not be working in the fields or milking cows. They will be driving their tractors in a mass tractorcade in support of public employees at the state Capital in Madison."
Very cool!
"In essence, a general strike is the complete and total shutdown of the economy. A general strike can last for a day, a week, or longer depending on the severity of the crisis, the resolve of the strikers, and the extent of public solidarity."