by Ron DeLord | Oct 14, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Wisconsin’s fully funded, one-of-a-kind pension system surprises people, but not those who know the legendary thrift of Gary Gates. While serving for two decades as the head of the state’s multibillion-dollar pension fund, Gates didn’t throw out...
by rondelord | Feb 22, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Health Insurance, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Madison — As Gov. Scott Walker builds a likely presidential campaign on his firm stand against unions, he isn’t highlighting one part of his record: his looser stance with the labor groups backing him. Scrutiny of Walker’s record will intensify in the...