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Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Originally published September 11, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated April 28, 2012. 5 Comments

Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Updated Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. Prior articles are linked here: 1, 2, 3. Articles following this will be added here: 5. “Governor Heineman Really Like Purple […]

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A More Perfect Union: Obama Labor Day Love (& Hate) Fest

Originally published September 6, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 16, 2014. Leave a Comment

A More Perfect Union: Obama Labor Day Love (& Hate) Fest

I would really like to thank the President for helping to tee up this article for me. I was busy this weekend and I was trying to figure out how to bring my disparate thoughts together about Labor Day for an article. Thank you, Mr. President, for… Participating in an event organized by labor unions […]

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Collective Bargaining (CIR) Hearing Wed: Proposed Bill is NO REFORM AT ALL

Originally published April 13, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

People who want collective bargaining reform this legislative session need to take action. The Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee have scheduled a hearing for today, Wednesday, April 13. Time: NOON Where: State Capitol, Room 2102 Subject: LB397 and the 64 page amendment to it, AM1116 Recommended Actions – make contacts, and if at all […]

Filed Under: Budget, Governor, Nebraska, Senators, State Legislation, Taxes, Unicameral Tagged With: action alert, am116, ballot initiative, cir, cir legislation, cir reform, cir subpoena, collective bargaining, hearings, lb397, lb664, legislative hearings, lr29ca, mandatory staffing, nebraska, police and firefighters unions, private employers, staffing issues, steve lathrop, taxpayers, teachers unions, tony fulton, Unicameral

Counter-Rally Message: Taxpayers Not Represented at Collective Bargaining Table

Originally published March 1, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated July 6, 2011. Leave a Comment

Counter-Rally Message: Taxpayers Not Represented at Collective Bargaining Table

This article is a report on our efforts at the Capitol Saturday and includes links to each of the media reports about it. Shelli: I consider Saturday’s counter-rally a success. I say “counter-rally” because the effort was not conducted like a counter-protest. That was done purposefully out of concerns for safety and in the interest […]

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GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Originally published February 25, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 25, 2011. 5 Comments

GiN Press Release: Proponents of Collective Bargaining Reform to Counter-Rally Saturday at the State Capitol

Additional information and details about the rally can be found HERE. _______________________________________ To download and print this release in PDF form, click HERE. For interviews contact: Shelli Dawdy E-mail: Please use our media contact form, located HERE F  O  R       I  M  M  E  D  I  A  T  E        R  E  L  E  A  S  […]

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RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

Originally published February 25, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 26, 2011. 1 Comment

RALLY SATURDAY FEB. 26 NOON: Show Support for Collective Bargaining Reform in NE

UPDATED Friday @4pm – Includes some new information NEBRASKA HAS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION SITTING IN COMMITTEE! WHAT: Counter-Rally Countering Moveon.org “Save the American Dream” Labor Union Rally WHEN: NOON FOR: Support Nebraska Legislation to Reform Collective Bargaining Laws WHERE: UPDATED – Gather at base of north steps of the Capitol We’re grateful that the Capitol […]

Filed Under: Action Alerts, Events, Featured, Nebraska, Rally, Smoking Section, State Legislation, Taking Action, Unicameral Tagged With: budgets in trouble, cir, collective bargaining, commission of industrial relations, cost of government employees, cutting state budgets, defined benefits plans, economic downturn, government employee unions, government worker pensions, nebraska collective bargaining, public employee costs, public employee pension funds, public employee unions, public employee wages and benefits, state budget deficits, state budget shortfalls, state budgets, state budgets in trouble, teachers unions, wisconsin union bill, wisconsin union protests

Collective Bargaining Bills Make Bad Political Theater at the Unicam (CIR)

Originally published February 25, 2011, By Linda. Updated September 16, 2014. 2 Comments

Collective Bargaining Bills Make Bad Political Theater at the Unicam (CIR)

Anyone in the mood to see a play? Well, just go down to the Unicameral and take a seat in the gallery. No need to buy a ticket. You see, if you pay taxes, you’ve already reserved your seat for this production. What’s playing? Ever heard of Waiting for Godot? It’s an absurdist play by […]

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Collective Bargaining Advocates Protect Their Own: Who Protects Taxpayers?

Originally published February 24, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 28, 2011. 2 Comments

Collective Bargaining Advocates Protect Their Own: Who Protects Taxpayers?

As we previously noted, On February 10, 2010, the Lincoln Journal Star published a Local View Column by Norlyn Raisch entitled “

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Too Many Opponents of Collective Bargaining Reform (CIR) in Nebraska Have a Horse in the Race

Originally published February 23, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated February 23, 2011. 2 Comments

Too Many Opponents of Collective Bargaining Reform (CIR) in Nebraska Have a Horse in the Race

Image from horseclipart.com As with any other very important issue of public policy, it is necessary to consider the potential biases and interests of the parties who make assertions or advocate for particular outcomes when you begin to inform yourself about each of the various proposals to solve the problems presented by collective bargaining by […]

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More Democrats on the Lam! Running From Another Union Bill

Originally published February 22, 2011, By Linda. Updated November 16, 2012. 1 Comment

More Democrats on the Lam! Running From Another Union Bill

Indiana House Democrats have apparently joined their Wisconsin brothers “on the lam.”  They’ve fled their state to avoid voting on several bills their party characterizes as “anti-union”, including a bill that would make Indiana a “right to work” state.  Right to work states do not require employees to join a union when their workplace is […]

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