Tag: shutdown

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

NEA Community Organizing

By:  Diane Benjamin This was sent to me by a non-leftist member of the National Education Association. We all feel for the federal employees who aren’t getting paid, but the NEA got their talking points wrong. The Democrats refuse to negotiate! It’s really hard to open government while negotiations continue when there are no negotiations.  […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Layoff notices sent at Connect Transit

By:  Diane Benjamin Yesterday layoff notices were sent to employees of Connect Transit.  Illinois law requires a 60 day notice be sent to the State and employees. Connect Transit is asking people to contact their representatives.  Your representatives need to hear both sides of the story.  Yes, people will suffer if the buses shut down.  […]