The Wisconsin State Journal asked the four Democratic candidates
vying to face Gov. Scott Walker in the upcoming recall election about
key issues in the race. Responses were edited and condensed.
You're already on record as wanting to restore stripped collective bargaining rights to public employees. How would you go about doing it? Would you leave in place some of the benefit changes Gov. Scott Walker made for public employees?
Barrett: The best way to restore the worker rights that Scott Walker took away without warning or debate is with a multi-pronged approach that provides the most opportunities for success. I've offered multiple strategies to get the job done, whether calling a special session of the Legislature, or introducing a standalone bill. This path is best because it maximizes flexibility, takes advantage of political momentum, and provides the best chance for success. (Increased) contributions to pensions and health care should continue, and is something most everyone agrees on, including union leadership.
Read more: http://www.htrnews.com/article/20120501/MAN0101/205010507/Q-Democratic-candidates-vying-face-Walker
You're already on record as wanting to restore stripped collective bargaining rights to public employees. How would you go about doing it? Would you leave in place some of the benefit changes Gov. Scott Walker made for public employees?
Barrett: The best way to restore the worker rights that Scott Walker took away without warning or debate is with a multi-pronged approach that provides the most opportunities for success. I've offered multiple strategies to get the job done, whether calling a special session of the Legislature, or introducing a standalone bill. This path is best because it maximizes flexibility, takes advantage of political momentum, and provides the best chance for success. (Increased) contributions to pensions and health care should continue, and is something most everyone agrees on, including union leadership.
Read more: http://www.htrnews.com/article/20120501/MAN0101/205010507/Q-Democratic-candidates-vying-face-Walker
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