Arizona bills to restrict public sector unions move forward

[Redfairen]

Republicans at the Arizona Legislature are continuing efforts to restrict public-employee unions. Three bills to restrict unions passed a Senate committee on Monday. Another is scheduled for a House committee vote today. Several other bills are at various stages in the legislative process.

Senate Bill 1348, which would prohibit a public employee from doing union activities during paid work time.

SB 1349, which would prohibit outside groups, such as unions, from deducting money from public-employee paychecks unless the employee provides written or electronic permission annually.

SB 1350, which would prohibit any individual who contracts with the state, counties or local governments from being able to strike.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130218bills-target-public-sector-unions.html

[Teamster Jeff]

1. K&R They are relentless

[Engineering Justice]

2. They are getting their last few shots in before the end of the 2010 red push

These guys - maybe not in Arizona - know their goose is cooked come 2014. Some they are going to as much damage as they can until then.