Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

Again it is another Union that is going to cost the taxpayers tons of money that we do not have every where in the private and public sector people are paying for more benefits or taking paycuts or not receiving benefits at all. If we want to end this recession Obama needs to rid the United States of Unions. They had their time and place in history, but that time and place is gone to the wayside which is why we can't compete on a global market. It is not just the police that will be taking the pay cut it is all the city's workers across the board. They would have a valid complaint if it was just the police taking the cut but since it is across the board they should have no complaints.

You obviously don't work in a public service type job because if you did you would understand the importance of unions. Without them you would have no police officers or firefighters because they would all quit and no one would apply for those jobs. Do you realize the average base salary of a police officer is around $45,000 before taxes? People see reports in the news of police officers earning close to or over $100,000 and get all up in arms. You have to realize to make that much money these officers are working 70 - 80 hours a WEEK. If police couldn't collectively bargain for benefits they would receive none! When you're in trouble and need help the police are always the first we think of to call upon. Unfortunately when we need help in saving money we think of them first as well. Go ahead, keep cutting the budgets and salary for police and fire departments. The Governor even wants to eliminate minimum manning. One day you will call 911 for help but no one will be available to help you because the few officers or firefighters working are all too busy!