The Wisconsin budget battle is but the latest example of a state struggling to balance its budget in a weak economy and faced with escalating state government worker salaries, benefits and bloated retirement plans. CP-USA applauds Gov. Walker’s attempt to staunch Wisconsin’s red ink and confront union intimidation.
“Governor Walker’s approach to facing out-of-control state union compensation plans is long overdue. CP-USA applauds his courageous stand as compared to the irresponsible actions of 14 state Democrats who refuse to execute the constitutional duties for which they’re being paid.” said H. Michael Hervey, CP-USA Chairman. “Having Democrats run away like a herd of sheep does little to fix the state’s budget problems and allowing teachers to fraudulently call in sick – abetted by reckless doctors dispensing phony sick notes – sets a very poor example for America’s children and costs millions since lawmakers get paid during their absence.”
Teachers and Democrats in the Wisconsin House must eventually return to work or face the prospect of a failed state. “Unless the governor’s proposed legislation is passed, Wisconsin may be forced to dismiss up to 1,500 state workers.” explained Marcus Kohan, CP-USA’s Vice President. “Considering that 68% of Wisconsin’s eighth graders already can’t read proficiently, this teacher sick-out and legislative stalemate only exacerbates the problem. It’s time for the teacher unions and state Democrats to consider the children for a change and get back to work.” Mr. Kohan concluded.
The Conservative Party (www.conservativepartyusa.com) will rectify the consistent failures of the current two-party system. CP-USA is America’s True “Second Party” and represents the next step in the evolution of the Tea Party.
H. Michael Hervey,
Chairman
hmhervey@cp-usa.org
