(Cross-posted at Blue Jersey, where it has been very well-received)
by Stephen Yellin, proud Kossack since 2003
For those who are unaware of what is going on in New Jersey right now, the Legislature seems poised to pass a union-busting bill that also gives a big payday to a major Democratic political machine boss, George Norcross. This is why the bill will pass a Democratic-controlled legislature, as this boss essentially controls the votes of over a dozen Democrats in Trenton. Governor Chris Christie is rubbing with hands with glee, as union workers (particularly the NJEA) are rightfully feeling betrayed by some of their own.
What is particularly galling is that, while the rank-and-file Democrats are almost unanimous in opposing this, the Senate President and Assembly Speaker are in league with Christie. That is why I wrote this article: "If Democrats don't stand for workers, what do we stand for?" It is in the extended section below.