Why are the Republicans attacking the Unions?

	Why are the Republicans attacking the Unions? Our wages have been stagnant for 30 years while 1?ncreased theirs by 300? Unions have given a great deal and it looks like it went straight into the pockets of top management. Why aren't People getting the message? It is so crystal clear. Asked By: Ingrid - 6/10/2012

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Good Question. Notice they(The Reichwing) say Unions are Greedy and Bankrupting cities& the Country etc.But not a peep from them about Record Profits from Multinational American born Corporations/CEOs who chased profits by shipping jobs overseas(greedy?),or Banksters with Epic Gold Parrachuttes(greedy?). Unions are strong in Countries like Germany and the German economy is doing quite well from what I hear. Also notice what happens when Dems speak up on what Those with the Big money are getting away with. But to answer your Question,My personal belief is Repukes want to turn America into a Slave State where the Majority work from cradle to grave and dont have the time of day to notice what they are doing in Washington.Unions have less capital and are easier to bash and Scapegoat. Answered By: striker - 6/11/2012

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Unions bring companies down. Many have bankrupt companies. Not always good. Now there are laws to protect employees. Unions not needed as much. Answered By: Go with the flow - 6/10/2012

It's the benefits. Out of control pension and health benefits are bankrupting city and state governments. Government workers are NOT entitled to better retirement benefits than the people who pay them. Answered By: jaker - 6/10/2012

The only people who still support public unions are union members politicians getting big money for their campaigns. Answered By: Death by Uzi - 6/10/2012

I think the crystal clear message was sent by Wisconsin voters. You just didn't get it. Answered By: Ollicopter - 6/10/2012

Because union greed, sloth and incompetence are destroying this country. Answered By: Bad Wolf - 6/10/2012

Republicans have been trying to bust the unions pretty much since they began. In more modern times, it's because the unions are for the working people, the middle class (in fact, unions created the middle class); while Republicans pretty much are watching out for the rich people and corporations. Plus, unions tend to support and vote for Democratic causes. You know, the kind that matter to the working class. Answered By: tonalc2 - 6/10/2012

Unions have outlived their use. We now have the U.S. Dept.of Labor. Even Obama uses the Dept. of Labor to rig and falsify his Horrible Employment Record.....The Worst of any President. Source(s): ROMNEY RUBIO 2012 Unfinished Sweet - Alice Cooper R-AZ Answered By: Virgil Quick Come See There Goes The Robert E Lee - 6/10/2012

Because the state unions are bankrupting the states with their out of control pension, benefits, and double digit raises. their salaries for similar jobs are also higher than the private sector. it is absurd that the private sector gets raises and benefits through their employers based on the profitability of the company. and have to pay for a portion of their health insurance and pension. not so with the unions, it is all on the taxpayer. every health insurance increase is passed on through the employer and the employee pays a portion. not so with the unions. it is all on the taxpayer. this is probably why union waivers were rampant under obamacare. they do no have to pay and continue to get better benefits than the private sector. i live in illinois, obama home state, land of corruption, bankrupt, cannot pay its bills and run by the unions. in illinois, they pass laws allowing double dipping in pensions all paid for by the taxpayers. they pass laws increasing their pensions, all paid for the the taxpayers. the chicago school teachers are now asking for a 30?aise over 2 years. you have to be able to laugh. i am a short timer in this state and counting days until i can leave. along with all of the others who have wised up. even california, who is also bankrupt due to the unions passed 2 laws last week adjusting their out of control pensions in san diego and san jose. Answered By: daisy - 6/10/2012

Two reasons. Republicans serve the owner class, who would prefer that there be no worker’s rights. Heck, they’re even trying to roll back Child Labor Laws now. And second...unions are the only large organizations that provide a lot of support to Democrats. If Republicans can get rid of the unions, there is no way Democrats will be able to compete in elections, not with all the Wall Street and corporate cash now freely flowing into Republican coffers. See, they don’t actually DO anything for anyone, so they cheat. They engage in voter suppression constantly, lie constantly, and cheat constantly. Purging, fake robo-calls, misleading flyers, fake candidates in races to spread the vote...they do it all, those righties. If they actually SERVED the people, they might not have to cheat so much. Answered By: VoteVoteVote - 6/10/2012

When you realize that over 50?f all union members in the united states are public employees and that politicians that lobby for their votes have been promising and giving them more benefits after every election in modern times,,, the end result is that the state, local and federal government can no longer to pay them the lavish benifits. BUT we are stuck with them . Doomed to pay their exorbitant wages, healthcare and subsidized pensions that none of the chumps (tax payers) could ever afford for themselves ,,,, ever drive by any state city county or federal workers and actually see anyone but the lowest grunt in the group actually doing some work???? The unions got control of exactly the kind of people they wanted and that includes people that get paid to produce absolutely nothing and all they have to do is show up for their pay check Source(s): Ever wonder why you never hear any union organizers in the last 20 years complaining that 90?f everything on the shelves of all the stores in America is made by slave labor in china,,,,, It is because the don't give a ratsass about Americans having jobs ,,,, Answered By: Thor Veblen - 6/10/2012

They have always attacked unions reason why when it becomes a red state the first thing they do is get right to work for less states see how people are ill informed about unions pitting one against the other....it is nonsense unions are for the workers and are losing ground IF UNIONS ARE SO BAD AND COST STATES SO MUCH MONEY....why then was the past 25 years okay.....why now....blame the unions for states not having money...blame the teachers, firefighters, the cops wow please do country a big big favor and do further Research on unions and what is happening to them the rpubs want to get rid of min wage now.....http://collectivebargainingfacts.com/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/06/business/workers-wages-chasing-corporate-profits-off-the-charts.html Source(s): see walkers donor....she already is a bilionare why is so concerned about unions and making it a right to work for less state....guess she does not have enough money...wow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7v8f8jBrW8 Answered By: darcy m - 6/10/2012

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