In The New York Times editorial of February 19, 2011,Editor Gary Chaison spoke about the protest and unrest in Wisconsin. The citizens of Wisconsin have been protesting for the past two weeks as they go against the proposals of Gov. Scott Walker ,the Republican Governor who wants to cut the State budget drastically ,and put limitations to the bargaining rights of the State’s public servants through their union. According to Gary Chaison an editor with The New York Times, Governor Walker did this” because he can”. In the editorial , A Turning Point in Labor History, Gary Chaison mentioned that voters are no longer sympathetic to the Unions like they were in the early 1900’s . He went on to say that teachers union and public servants union were not looked upon favorably by voters . As a consequence, politicians like Governor Walker, think that they can easily take away the bargaining powers of teachers and public employees.
While ,I agree with the argument presented by editor Gary Chaisin who is a professor of industrial relations at Clark University , I was shocked and unpleasantly surprised to read in the article that people were no longer supportive of unions. I was also surprised to discover that not many public employees were actually unionized. Union is good for this nation and this country. When people meet collectively, their voices are stronger and more effective. I personally applaud the many workers and their families and friends who came out to protest against the Governor’s proposal . It shows him that regardless of voters support, it is not right to take advantage of people by taking away by their bargaining rights.
As a Professor of Industrialized relationship, Professor Chaison has updated facts as he urges the union to be more effective and relevant to today’s time, and situation. Again I agree with him, but I am proud of the Union’s stance in supporting their workers and telling the Wisconsin Governor that they will do what they were mandated to do in representing their working people.
